Closed · SCAKAB-21-CA-006-SCA-04292021 · CFDA 19.501 · Discretionary

National Unity Project

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2M-$2.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 17, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

National Unity Project is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Afghanistan that offered $2,000,000 -- $2,500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$2M-$2.5M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.501
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - National Unity Project - is cataloged under number SCAKAB-21-CA-006-SCA-04292021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.501, posted by U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 2, 2021 and last updated on June 2, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000,000 -- $2,500,000. The agency has projected $2.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $2.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.5 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 17, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$2,000,000 -- $2,500,000

Close Date

June 17, 2021

Posted

May 2, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$2,500,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications for a project to execute a campaign that promotes national unity, inclusiveness, accountability, and transparency in support of the peace process. PAS seeks proposals that include public in-person and virtual activities that promote the Afghan peace and reconciliation process. This project will mobilize Afghan citizens at a critical juncture in their history, in anticipation of a peace settlement between the Afghan government and the Taliban. The aim of the campaign is to remind Afghans what they have in common and what unites them as a polity. This national unity campaign will celebrate Afghan national identity and shared Afghan values. To foster a renewed sense of common Afghan identity the project will involve all groups, individuals, tribes, demographics, and ethnicities. It will reframe Afghan national identity to strengthen social bonds and promote unity among the Afghan people around the peace and peacebuilding process. It will work to undercut the narrative of despair by highlighting a positive sense of Afghan identity. The project will emphasize inclusiveness and an Afghan identity that is grounded in tradition while also acknowledging diversity, the positive impact of economic development, increased educational opportunities, and the need for adaptation for the future. The project will use aspects of Afghanistan’s history and culture to use stories to educate the public and create empathy towards others. Project activities will encourage Afghans to become catalysts for positive change in society and to promote peaceful reconciliation in their communities and acknowledge the contributions of especially women and youth. Activities should be multi-lingual and engage the public not only in Dari and in Pashto, but they might also engage local populations in their tribal languages.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Grants Manager Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan

Key Dates

Posted May 2, 2021
Close Date June 17, 2021
Archive Date July 17, 2021
Last Updated June 2, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "National Unity Project", offered by U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.501. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications for a project to execute a campa...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 17, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,000,000 -- $2,500,000. Total estimated funding: $2,500,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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