The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering this grant for a radio program. This program aims to educate the Afghan public, especially women, about the 2014 elections and encourage their widespread participation. This grant is for creating content covering election processes, rules, and how women can overcome voting difficulties. It will also discuss policy issues and provide objective candidate information. The core purpose is to boost voter turnout, particularly among women, highlighting its importance for the elections’ success and Afghanistan’s future. Proposals including both Pashto and Dari programming receive priority.
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: | Grant |
| 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: | 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:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 219274 Full Announcement-1 -> women and radio elections final rfp.pdf
Folder 219274 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #1 1 -> women and elections radio program rfgp qanda.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan 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 | PKG00163550 | Feb 06, 2013 | Mar 11, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
219274 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
219274 Budget-1.1.pdf
219274 Project-1.1.pdf
219274 SF424A-1.0.pdf
219274 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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