OpportunityTitle: Management of the Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations.  Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one non-profit entity may be the prime recipient of the award.  For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO.  When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.  Applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (e.g., proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license, etc.).  Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award.  Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO.
Description: The Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs) are a nationwide network of 25 PAS-funded cultural centers. The LLCs conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. The Recipient will oversee all administrative aspects of the LLC program, to include staffing, training, equipment maintenance, and faculty maintenance. The Recipient will also develop and implement LLC programming with significant PAS input and assistance. The government of Afghanistan will provide the facilities in which the LLCs operate.PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with options for one additional 12-month period (option periods one).
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul