This grant opportunity from the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan aims to support a radio program educating the Afghan public, with a focus on women, about the 2014 elections. Proposals should cover topics such as election process details for women, policy issues, candidate information, and the importance of high voter turnout. Priority is given to proposals including Pashto and Dari programming. Deadline for submissions is March 11, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 219274
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAKAB-13-GR-010-SCA-02062013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Women and Elections Radio Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in radio programming and broadcast, and a proven track record of success implementing radio or election projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must provide a current country registration license, competent programmatic ability, and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
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 assistance awards through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a radio program to educate the Afghan public, especially women, about the 2014 elections and encourage widespread participation.
Topics covered in the program should include: information on the election process with a specific focus on women (who is eligible to vote, rules and regulations about the elections, how women overcome difficulties in getting to polling stations, etc.), discussion of policy issues facing voters, and objective information about the candidates and their positions on various issues. The ultimate goal is to highlight the importance of high voter turnout especially among women for not only the success of the elections but the future of Afghanistan, as well as the impact of the elections on women. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that include both Pashto and Dari programming. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00163550 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 06, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00163550 | Feb 06, 2013 | Mar 11, 2013 | View | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan | Organization Applicants |