The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section in Kazakhstan is granting funds for organizations to manage the Go Viral Festival and Network. This Festival, inspired by South by Southwest, brings together innovators in media, culture, business, and technology to learn and engage with experts. The Go Viral Network aims to foster collaboration among independent voices in Central Asia, with thousands of innovators from multiple countries participating. Apply by August 16, 2018, to continue the success of this engaging and enriching festival experience.
Opportunity ID: 306272
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to unexpected technical issues, we are temporarily reopening this announcement. Please submit all applications to the inbox (EganPJM@america.gov). You should expect to receive an email confirmation that your application has been received. For any questions, please email (EganPJM@america.gov). | Aug 14, 2018 | |
| A second extension has been granted; the new deadline for submissions is Sunday, August 12. | Aug 14, 2018 | |
| The deadline for submissions has been extended to August 9, 2018. | Aug 02, 2018 | |
| A document of "Frequently Asked Questions" has been added at the "Related Documents" tab. | Jul 31, 2018 | |
| The deadline for applications to DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 has been extended through August 9, 2018 to allow organizations more time to complete their applications. Submission of the required forms through email is now permitted; please see Section D, page 9, for full details on the submission process. Although submission through Grants.gov is no longer a requirement, any proposal considered for funding is required to have an active registration in SAM.gov. Please ensure that your organization in registered in SAM.gov.
The email address for submitting proposals is KZ-PAS-Proposals@state.gov Email submissions (including any attachments) should not exceed 20MB. Applications successfully submitted through email will receive a confirmation notice by August 13. If you do not receive a notice of receipt, please email KZ-PAS-Proposals@state.gov asking for confirmation. Please be aware that emails over 20 megabytes may not be delivered. |
Jul 30, 2018 | |
| Jul 30, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-FY18-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | GoViral Festival |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to U.S and international not-for-profit and for-profit organizations which have experience working in Central Asia. Joint proposals that include both local and American partners will be viewed favorably. Relevant aspects of such experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Kazakhstan announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit applications to manage ongoing programming for the “Go Viral” Festival and corresponding Network.
The Go Viral Festival was launched by U.S. Consulate Almaty in June 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as an opportunity for innovators in media, culture, business and technology to learn from one another and engage with American and European experts in their fields of interest. The annual Festival is modeled after South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and includes music, art, TED style talks, and engaging workshops for young innovators.
Following the success of the Go Viral Festival in 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty established the Go Viral Network to continue and expand engagement with up-and-coming independent voices in Central Asia, and to provide opportunities for network members to collaborate with each other. The Network includes thousands of innovators from 16 countries who attended the Go Viral Festivals in 2017 and 2018 as well as participants from an annual “48 Hour Film Race” from cities across Kazakhstan and eight countries.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 306272 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 07. M&E Tool Template.pdf
Folder 306272 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> GoViral NOFO v.4.2.pdf
Folder 306272 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> GoViral FAQ.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | DOS-KAZ-FY18-004 | GoViral | PKG00243108 | Jun 14, 2018 | Aug 16, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
306272 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
306272 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
306272 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
306272 SF424A-1.0.pdf
306272 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
306272 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
306272 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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