Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 001 SCA 03272017
This grant opportunity, titled "Management of Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan," is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It is structured as an open competition where eligible organizations are invited to apply for a cooperative agreement to run and manage the Lincoln Learning Center (LLC) program across Afghanistan. The program is centered on a nationwide network of 23 U.S. government-funded cultural and educational centers that focus largely on youth-oriented educational and cultural activities.
The selected recipient would be responsible for the day-to-day management and overall administration of the LLC network. That includes core operational duties like hiring and supervising staff, arranging training, keeping equipment functioning and up to date, and ensuring facilities are maintained. While the awardee would also design and deliver programming at the centers, PAS would remain closely involved in shaping and supporting those activities, reflecting the cooperative agreement format where the U.S. government plays a more hands-on role than it would under a typical grant.
A key operational detail is that the Afghan government would provide the physical facilities where these centers operate, meaning the recipient would not be expected to secure buildings for the LLCs but would be expected to keep them running effectively and to maintain the spaces and equipment within them as part of program management. The award is planned for a 36-month base period, with the possibility of two additional 12-month option periods, potentially extending the total performance time to as much as five years if the options are exercised.
From the funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument. The issuing agency is the Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, with CFDA number 19.501. The opportunity number is SCAKAB 17 AW 001 SCA 03272017. The funding ceiling is $6,200,000, and the agency anticipated making one award. The notice was posted March 27, 2017, with an original application deadline of May 29, 2017.Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 001 SCA 03272017
- The Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Management of Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 27, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Management of Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Management of Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan".
2) Who is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
3) Which Department of State bureau is associated with this announcement?
The issuing agency is listed as the Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
4) What type of competition is this?
It is structured as an open competition, where eligible organizations are invited to apply.
5) What kind of award is being offered: grant or cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
6) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the project will be run?
It means the awardee would manage operations and programming, but PAS would remain closely involved in shaping and supporting activities. Compared with a standard grant, the U.S. government would play a more hands-on role.
7) What program is being managed under this opportunity?
The award supports the operation of the Lincoln Learning Center (LLC) program across Afghanistan.
8) What are Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs)?
LLCs are a nationwide network of 23 U.S. government-funded cultural and educational centers that focus largely on youth-oriented educational and cultural activities.
9) How many centers are included in the LLC network?
The program includes 23 centers.
10) Where will the work take place?
The work is focused across Afghanistan, managing and supporting a nationwide LLC network.
11) What is the recipient expected to do if selected?
The selected recipient would be responsible for day-to-day management and overall administration of the LLC network.
12) What are the core operational responsibilities of the recipient?
Core duties include:
- Hiring and supervising staff
- Arranging training
- Keeping equipment functioning and up to date
- Ensuring facilities are maintained
13) Is the recipient responsible for designing and delivering programming at the centers?
Yes. The awardee would design and deliver programming at the centers, with PAS closely involved in shaping and supporting activities.
14) Who provides the physical facilities (buildings) for the Lincoln Learning Centers?
The Afghan government would provide the physical facilities where the centers operate.
15) Does the recipient need to secure buildings or physical sites for the LLCs?
No. Because the Afghan government provides the facilities, the recipient would not be expected to secure buildings for the LLCs.
16) If the buildings are provided, what is the recipient expected to do regarding spaces and equipment?
The recipient would still be expected to keep the centers running effectively and to maintain the spaces and equipment as part of program management.
17) What is the planned period of performance for the award?
The award is planned for a 36-month base period.
18) Are there option periods that could extend the award?
Yes. There is the possibility of two additional 12-month option periods.
19) What is the maximum potential duration if all option periods are exercised?
If both options are exercised, the total performance time could be extended to as much as five years.
20) How is the opportunity categorized from an administrative standpoint?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary.
21) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.501.
22) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is SCAKAB 17 AW 001 SCA 03272017.
23) What is the funding ceiling for this opportunity?
The funding ceiling is $6,200,000.
24) How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making one award.
25) When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on March 27, 2017.
26) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 29, 2017.
27) What kinds of activities do the LLCs focus on?
The centers focus largely on youth-oriented educational and cultural activities.
28) Is PAS involvement limited to oversight, or does it include program shaping?
Based on the cooperative agreement format described, PAS involvement includes shaping and supporting programming activities, not just general oversight.
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