OpportunityTitle: Traditional Leaders Trip to the United States
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international non-profit organizations with direct experience in organizing familiarization trips to the United States, and a proven track record of success implementing similar projects. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (if applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations that do not have a branch in Afghanistan are required to partner with an Afghan organization to coordinate the in-country logistics.
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to send a select group of Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) members and other Afghan traditional leaders to the United States to increase their understanding of American society and values and to see how religious pluralism works in the United States. The program should include visits to Muslim-American communities, experiences with Afghan-American and Muslim life in America first-hand, meetings with organizations dedicated to reconciliation and conflict resolution, and the viewing of examples of American civil society working to improve local communities. Please note the eligibility requirements in Section III below.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries &amp; Submissions
GrantorContactText: Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan