The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) is offering Public Diplomacy Grants to support local civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. This grant is for funding diverse activities aimed at promoting democratic processes, human rights, and community development. Priority areas include new media concepts, media training, English language programs, and expanding U.S.-Afghan exchange initiatives. The grants also support strengthening government and private sector communications, youth community service, and public education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights. Additionally, proposals supporting tolerant voices, youth recreation, arts and culture, and educational access—including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals—are encouraged to foster a vibrant civil society in Afghanistan.
Opportunity ID: 130653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-001-SCA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement |
| 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: | Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. They support projects to:
1. Strengthen civil society and secure the fullest participation of women in all aspects of Afghan society. 2. Strengthen people-to-people ties to deepen the partnership between communities within Afghanistan, in the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States. 3. Counter extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit. 4. Expand media engagement and public political discourse. 5. Build communication capacity of the Afghan people and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2012 The close date was advanced from the end of the fiscal year to April 4, 2012, at 23:59 Kabul time (3:29 pm Eastern time). |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
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: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs may apply but preference is given to local NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Afghan NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassys Public Diplomacy Grants program. Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to: new media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences; media training projects; English language programs; proposals to expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs; programs that strengthen government and private sector communications capabilities; youth community service projects that practice democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; public education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; proposals that support the dissemination of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders; youth recreation, leadership, and education programs; arts and culture programs; radio and television programming in support of the above four objectives; access to education, including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals to study at private universities in Afghanistan or at regional or U.S. universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2012 | ||
| Mar 29, 2012 | ||
| Nov 30, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-001-SCA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement |
| 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: | Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. They support projects to:
1. Strengthen civil society and secure the fullest participation of women in all aspects of Afghan society. 2. Strengthen people-to-people ties to deepen the partnership between communities within Afghanistan, in the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States. 3. Counter extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit. 4. Expand media engagement and public political discourse. 5. Build communication capacity of the Afghan people and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2012 The close date was advanced from the end of the fiscal year to April 4, 2012, at 23:59 Kabul time (3:29 pm Eastern time). |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
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: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs may apply but preference is given to local NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Afghan NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassys Public Diplomacy Grants program. Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to: new media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences; media training projects; English language programs; proposals to expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs; programs that strengthen government and private sector communications capabilities; youth community service projects that practice democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; public education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; proposals that support the dissemination of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders; youth recreation, leadership, and education programs; arts and culture programs; radio and television programming in support of the above four objectives; access to education, including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals to study at private universities in Afghanistan or at regional or U.S. universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-001-SCA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement |
| 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: | Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. They support projects to:
1. Strengthen civil society and secure the fullest participation of women in all aspects of Afghan society. 2. Strengthen people-to-people ties to deepen the partnership between communities within Afghanistan, in the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States. 3. Counter extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit. 4. Expand media engagement and public political discourse. 5. Build communication capacity of the Afghan people and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
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: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs may apply but preference is given to local NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Afghan NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassys Public Diplomacy Grants program. Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to: new media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences; media training projects; English language programs; proposals to expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs; programs that strengthen government and private sector communications capabilities; youth community service projects that practice democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; public education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; proposals that support the dissemination of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders; youth recreation, leadership, and education programs; arts and culture programs; radio and television programming in support of the above four objectives; access to education, including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals to study at private universities in Afghanistan or at regional or U.S. universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-001-SCA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement |
| 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: | Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. They support projects to:
1. Strengthen civil society and secure the fullest participation of women in all aspects of Afghan society. 2. Strengthen people-to-people ties to deepen the partnership between communities within Afghanistan, in the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States. 3. Counter extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit. 4. Expand media engagement and public political discourse. 5. Build communication capacity of the Afghan people and government. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
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: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs may apply but preference is given to local NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Afghan NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassys Public Diplomacy Grants program.
Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to: new media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences; |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.go |
Related Documents
Folder 130653 Full Announcement-1 -> grantapplication.pdf
Folder 130653 Full Announcement-2 -> kabulpdgrantsannualprogramstatementfy12.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00085490 | Nov 14, 2011 | Apr 04, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
130653 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
130653 Project-1.1.pdf
130653 Budget-1.1.pdf
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