Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 20 CA 002 SCA 02292020
The Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It funds one organization to design and deliver an English-language, American-style professional training program for Afghan university students, hosted not inside Afghanistan but in a neighboring country. The selected organization is expected to do more than provide instruction; it must build the full program model and handle end-to-end administration in partnership with a host university, institute, or school in the region.
The core purpose of AUSEP is professional and leadership development for Afghan students who are in their third year of undergraduate study and enrolled in English Departments at Afghan universities. The program is meant to broaden participants professional skills, strengthen leadership capacity, and deepen cross-cultural understanding across three contexts: Afghanistan, the host country where the training takes place, and the United States. The training itself is structured as an intensive five-week experience and is described as American-style, implying a strong emphasis on interactive learning, practical skill-building, and professional communication in English.
From a grantmaking standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity funded through a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects substantial involvement in the project during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant. The awarding agency is the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, and the assistance listing (CFDA) number is 19.501. The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000, indicating a relatively large, centralized implementation model rather than multiple smaller awards.
The period of performance is planned for 36 months, which suggests the five-week training would be delivered in multiple cohorts or cycles over three years, with time also needed for recruitment and selection, coordination with Afghan universities, arrangements with the host-country institution, participant support, monitoring and evaluation, and closeout activities. The funding opportunity was posted on February 29, 2020, with an original application deadline of April 30, 2020. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with specifics referenced in the full eligibility section of the notice, indicating that a range of capable organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated requirements and can credibly manage an overseas training program with significant administrative responsibilities.Apply for SCAKAB 20 CA 002 SCA 02292020
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP)" 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 Feb 29, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2020. (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 $3,000,000.00 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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Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP) - FAQs
1) What is the Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP)?
AUSEP is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. The program funds one organization to design and deliver an English-language, American-style professional training program for Afghan university students in a neighboring country (not inside Afghanistan).
2) Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan (implemented through PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul).
3) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for AUSEP?
The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 19.501.
4) How many awards are anticipated under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award, meaning one organization is expected to be selected to implement the program.
5) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000.
6) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding is expected to be provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement by the U.S. government during project implementation.
7) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the U.S. government expects to be actively involved during implementation (for example, through collaboration, input, or oversight), rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
8) What is the purpose of AUSEP?
The core purpose is to support professional and leadership development for Afghan university students. The program aims to broaden professional skills, strengthen leadership capacity, and deepen cross-cultural understanding across Afghanistan, the host country where the training takes place, and the United States.
9) Who is the target participant group for the program?
The program is designed for Afghan university students who are in their third year of undergraduate study and enrolled in English Departments at Afghan universities.
10) What type of training is expected to be delivered?
The program is described as an English-language, American-style professional training program. This implies interactive learning, practical skill-building, and a strong emphasis on professional communication in English.
11) How long is the training experience for each participant?
The training is structured as an intensive five-week experience.
12) Where will the training take place?
The program is hosted in a neighboring country in the region, not inside Afghanistan.
13) Is the implementing organization only responsible for instruction?
No. The selected organization is expected to build the full program model and manage end-to-end administration, in addition to delivering instruction.
14) What does "end-to-end administration" imply for the selected organization?
Based on the notice description, the implementing organization must handle the complete program model and administration in partnership with a host university, institute, or school in the region. The 36-month period of performance also suggests responsibilities such as recruitment and selection, coordination with Afghan universities, arranging training with the host-country institution, participant support, monitoring and evaluation, and closeout activities.
15) Does the program require a host institution partnership?
Yes. The selected organization is expected to administer the program in partnership with a host university, institute, or school in the region where the training is conducted.
16) What is the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance is 36 months.
17) How does a 36-month period of performance relate to a five-week training program?
A 36-month timeline suggests the five-week training would likely be delivered in multiple cohorts or cycles over three years, with additional time needed for planning, recruitment and selection, coordination with universities and the host institution, participant support, evaluation, and project closeout.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on February 29, 2020.
19) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 30, 2020.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The notice indicates that more specific eligibility requirements are provided in the full eligibility section of the opportunity announcement.
21) What kinds of organizations does "Others" potentially include?
The information provided indicates eligibility is broad, but the specific categories are not listed here. The notice does indicate that eligible applicants must be able to meet the stated requirements and credibly manage an overseas training program with significant administrative responsibilities.
22) What is the overall implementation model suggested by the award design?
Because the opportunity anticipates a single award with a ceiling of $3,000,000, it suggests a centralized implementation model led by one organization rather than multiple smaller awards across several implementers.
23) What cross-cultural contexts are emphasized in AUSEP?
The program is intended to deepen cross-cultural understanding across three contexts: Afghanistan, the host country where the training is held, and the United States.
24) Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
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