Rural Youth Development

Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-15-CA-014-SCA-06152015 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 19.501Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: DOS-AFGClosing Date: Aug 03, 2015Award Ceiling: $2,000,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Jun 15, 2015Funding Opportunity Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan announces an open competition for an assistance award to establish a rural youth development program, preferably within pre-existing youth associations or schools, to provide boys and girls ages 10-19 with opportunities for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The program will draw on the expertise of technical experts in Afghan ministries, universities, and other relevant organizations. It will be tailored to individual communities and include agricultural science education, incorporate leadership training, and include experiences such as field trips, competitions (e.g. fairs), linkages to markets, volunteer opportunities, mentorship, and interaction with peers through established group meetings. A cadre of mentors and volunteers should be developed and may include succes...
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