Opportunity ID: 275854

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-15-GR-005-SCA-04132015
Funding Opportunity Title: Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2015
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 03, 2015
Archive Date: Jun 26, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists.This project will provide training for Afghan women politicians/activists in communications and media relations, with a focus on bolstering their practical skills in the areas of messaging, public presentation and media relations. The successful applicant will develop and deliver a training program that will include: basic communications and media relations skills, including how to develop an effective message; how to develop an effective media outreach plan; how to develop materials that are used in press, such as press releases, charts and other visual aids; how to develop strong relationships with members of the media (print, TV and radio); and how to use Twitter and other social media (SM) platforms to project a message to the media or public and to build communities of supporters among social media users.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
UPDATE

Submission Method
Due to unforeseen technical issues with the grants.gov process, PAS will accept applications for this NOFO via the kabulpasproposals@state.gov inbox. The subject line of the email must include the Funding Opportunity Number provided above. Please note- the limit for this mailbox is 10MBs per email. Multiple emails may be sent, if necessary. When sending multiple emails please number them using the following scheme (1 of 2), (2 of 2), etc. Submission emails must be received by the time and date outlined below. Submissions received after the time outlined will not be reviewed.

Submission Deadline
The submission deadline for this Notice of Funding Opportunity has been extended to 11:59pm June 3, 2015 Eastern Standard time.

May 27, 2015
UPDATE

Submission Method
Due to unforeseen technical issues with the grants.gov process, PAS will accept applications for this NOFO via the kabulpasproposals@state.gov inbox. The subject line of the email must include the Funding Opportunity Number provided above. Please note- the limit for this mailbox is 10MBs per email. Multiple emails may be sent, if necessary. When sending multiple emails please number them using the following scheme (1 of 2), (2 of 2), etc. Submission emails must be received by the time and date outlined below. Submissions received after the time outlined will not be reviewed.
Submission Deadline

The submission deadline for this Notice of Funding Opportunity has been extended to 11:59pm June 3, 2015 Eastern Standard time.

May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-15-GR-005-SCA-04132015
Funding Opportunity Title: Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2015
Last Updated Date: May 27, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 03, 2015
Archive Date: Jun 26, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists.This project will provide training for Afghan women politicians/activists in communications and media relations, with a focus on bolstering their practical skills in the areas of messaging, public presentation and media relations. The successful applicant will develop and deliver a training program that will include: basic communications and media relations skills, including how to develop an effective message; how to develop an effective media outreach plan; how to develop materials that are used in press, such as press releases, charts and other visual aids; how to develop strong relationships with members of the media (print, TV and radio); and how to use Twitter and other social media (SM) platforms to project a message to the media or public and to build communities of supporters among social media users.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-15-GR-005-SCA-04132015
Funding Opportunity Title: Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 27, 2015
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2015
Archive Date: Jun 26, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists.

This project will provide training for Afghan women politicians/activists in communications and media relations, with a focus on bolstering their practical skills in the areas of messaging, public presentation and media relations. The successful applicant will develop and deliver a training program that will include: basic communications and media relations skills, including how to develop an effective message; how to develop an effective media outreach plan; how to develop materials that are used in press, such as press releases, charts and other visual aids; how to develop strong relationships with members of the media (print, TV and radio); and how to use Twitter and other social media (SM) platforms to project a message to the media or public and to build communities of supporters among social media users.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-15-GR-005-SCA-04132015
Funding Opportunity Title: Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 27, 2015
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2015
Archive Date: Jun 26, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for Media and Communication Training for Women Politicians/Activists.

This project will provide training for Afghan women politicians/activists in communications and media relations, with a focus on bolstering their practical skills in the areas of messaging, public presentation and media relations. The successful applicant will develop and deliver a training program that will include: basic communications and media relations skills, including how to develop an effective message; how to develop an effective media outreach plan; how to develop materials that are used in press, such as press releases, charts and other visual aids; how to develop strong relationships with members of the media (print, TV and radio); and how to use Twitter and other social media (SM) platforms to project a message to the media or public and to build communities of supporters among social media users.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov

Folder 275854 Full Announcement-1 -> media and communication training nofo posted.pdf

Folder 275854 Full Announcement-1 -> nofo 005 media and comm training questions and answers.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email: KabulPASProposals@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.501 15-GR-005 Women’s Media Training PKG00216138 Apr 13, 2015 May 27, 2015 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

275854 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

275854 Budget-1.1.pdf

275854 Project-1.1.pdf

275854 SF424A-1.0.pdf

275854 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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