This grant is for the purpose of enhancing media professionalism and independence in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) aims to address critical gaps by building Afghan capacity to meet universal journalistic standards. Strengthening independent media is vital for supporting democratic development and fostering a sustainable, diverse Afghan media industry, aligning with USAID priorities. A comprehensive strategy underpins this initiative, focusing on provincial outreach, capacity building at all levels, and expanding access to reliable information. This ultimately enables Afghans to make informed decisions regarding goods, services, their government, and the nation’s future.
Opportunity ID: 55098
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 306-10-0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Media Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $22,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $22,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The goal of this activity is to address several key gaps in Afghanistan’s professional media development, focusing on building Afghan capacity to meet what are considered universal journalistic standards. Strengthening independent media is integral to supporting democratic development in Afghanistan. The growth and sustainability of a diverse and uniquely Afghan media industry are top USAID priorities. A comprehensive media development strategy is essential for outreach to the provinces, capicity building at all levels and expansion of the availability of reliable information that allows Afghans to make informed choices about goods, services, their government and the future of Afghanistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Showsiri Treechairasmee
Acquisition Assistant Phone 6622573284 Email:streechairasmee@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this synopsis modification is to provide an e-mail address contact for electronic access problems. | Jun 10, 2010 | |
| Jun 10, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 306-10-0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Media Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $22,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $22,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The goal of this activity is to address several key gaps in Afghanistan’s professional media development, focusing on building Afghan capacity to meet what are considered universal journalistic standards. Strengthening independent media is integral to supporting democratic development in Afghanistan. The growth and sustainability of a diverse and uniquely Afghan media industry are top USAID priorities. A comprehensive media development strategy is essential for outreach to the provinces, capicity building at all levels and expansion of the availability of reliable information that allows Afghans to make informed choices about goods, services, their government and the future of Afghanistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Showsiri Treechairasmee
Acquisition Assistant Phone 6622573284 Email:streechairasmee@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 306-10-0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Media Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $22,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $22,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The goal of this activity is to address several key gaps in Afghanistan’s professional media development, focusing on building Afghan capacity to meet what are considered universal journalistic standards. Strengthening independent media is integral to supporting democratic development in Afghanistan. The growth and sustainability of a diverse and uniquely Afghan media industry are top USAID priorities. A comprehensive media development strategy is essential for outreach to the provinces, capicity building at all levels and expansion of the availability of reliable information that allows Afghans to make informed choices about goods, services, their government and the future of Afghanistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Showsiri Treechairasmee
Acquisition Assistant Phone 6622573284 Email:streechairasmee@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 55098 Full Announcement-1 -> amdep_rfa.pdf
Folder 55098 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> letter – rfa amendment 01 0617-10.pdf
Folder 55098 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> amendment 2 q&a.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Showsiri Treechairasmee Acquisition Assistant Phone 6622573284 Email: streechairasmee@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | 306-10-0024 | Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) | PKG00019125 | Jun 10, 2010 | Jul 08, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55098 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
55098 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55098 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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