This grant is for organizations to create and broadcast an 8-episode TV and radio series for Afghan audiences about the 2012 London Olympics. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul’s Public Affairs Section offers this award to provide insight into the Games’ history and Afghanistan’s involvement. Programming will showcase Afghan Olympians, their backstories, and journeys to London. The series aims to inform viewers about their nation’s role in this international event. The final episode will feature the live broadcast of the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Opportunity ID: 161313
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-004-SCA-04032012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2012 London Olympics Run-Up TV and Radio Programming |
| 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: | Television and radio programming |
| 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: | Apr 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in Afghanistan’s media environment and a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| 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 Proposal (RFP). Kabul PAS invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a television and radio programming project highlighting the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics.
Kabul PAS seeks to fund a series of television and radio shows providing Afghan viewers insight and background on the Olympics, Afghanistans involvement and the efforts of their aspiring Olympians, and the live presentation of the Opening Ceremony which will take place on 27 July 2012. The 8 episode series at a minimum will provide general information on the Olympics (i.e., Origins, History, and Importance), highlight the Afghan Olympic effort, showcase Afghan athletes that will be participating in the Olympics and their back stories, and highlight their journey to London. The 8th and final episode would be the live airing of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Rafferty
Grants Manager U.S. Embassy Kabul Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 161313 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp 2012 london olympic run-up programming final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cynthia Rafferty Grants Manager U.S. Embassy Kabul Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00113650 | Apr 03, 2012 | May 03, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
161313 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
161313 Budget-1.1.pdf
161313 Project-1.1.pdf
161313 SF424A-1.0.pdf
161313 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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