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Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Kandahar University, Afghanistan

Agency: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

Assistance Listings
  • 19.501 -- Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a U.S. four-year college or university and Kandahar University in the primary field of journalism with supporting activity in English for Specific Purposes. The strengthening of higher education in Afghanistan is a compelling and critical need. There is a shortage of professionals and leaders to meet the needs of reconstruction, growth and poverty reduction. It is essential to establish high academic standards at the university level to...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

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Grantor contact information

Description

Ellen Delage Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503

Email

Bureau of South and Central Asia, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy

DelageEM@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
conference_call_transcription_2011_0420.doc
Transcription of Conference Call Discussion April 14, 2011
Apr 21, 2011 01:49 PM UTC
schedule_of_rfp_conference_calls.docx
Conference Call Schedule & Dial-In Number
Apr 12, 2011 02:28 PM UTC
more_qa_4.12.11.docx
Additional Q & A
Apr 12, 2011 02:28 PM UTC
conference_call_transcription_2011_0328.doc
Transcription of Conference Call Discussion March 28, 2011
Apr 6, 2011 08:37 PM UTC
media_operations_center_training_outline.doc
Media Operations Center Training Outline
Mar 23, 2011 06:18 PM UTC
working_in_afghanistan_public_web_version_final_04_11_11.docx
References and Resources for Working in Afghanistan
Apr 12, 2011 02:28 PM UTC
kandahar_university_journalism_context.doc
Kandahar University Journalism Context
Mar 24, 2011 01:03 PM UTC
draft_media_operations_center_equipment_list.docx
Media Operations Center Equipment List
Mar 23, 2011 06:18 PM UTC
kandahar_u_journalism_partnership_rfp_final.docx
Announcement and Application Instructions
Mar 23, 2011 06:18 PM UTC
detailed_description_of_grant_application_package.docx
Online Application Instructions
Apr 14, 2011 08:47 PM UTC
2010_afghan_media_directory.doc
2010 Afghan Media Directory
Mar 30, 2011 01:53 PM UTC
contact_list_of_program_implementers_in_afghanistan-v2.docx
Contact List of Program Implementers in Afghanistan
Mar 23, 2011 06:18 PM UTC
more_qa_4.15.11.docx
Q&A April 15, 2011
Apr 15, 2011 06:42 PM UTC
conferencecalladdendum-qa_3.31.11.docx
Q & A Conference Call Addendum
Mar 31, 2011 08:50 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: May 24, 2011

Application process

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Award

$1,000,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SCAPPD-11-CA-113-SCA-042411

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

March 23, 2011

Archive date:

May 24, 2011

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