U.S.-Afghan University Partnership with Balkh University in Engineering

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U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to establish a university partnership between a college or university in the United States and Balkh University in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, in the field of engineering. The goal of this program is to assist Balkh University to enhance the academic, research, and knowledge-exchange environment for faculty and students in order to equip graduates with the engineering skills necessary to tap into Afghanistan’s vast resources and contribute to the country’s economic development. The program will also assist in strengthening mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Afghanistan.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
KabulPDProposals@state.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 29, 2013
  • ClosesJun 30, 2013
  • Award floor$500,000
  • Award ceiling$750,000
  • Program funding$750,000
  • Expected awards1
  • CFDA19.501
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