This department is offering a grant to support two annual international women’s film festivals featuring films from Afghanistan and around the world. The festivals aim to address women’s lives and issues, provide opportunities for Afghan cinema professionals to engage with international counterparts, and advocate for women’s rights. The grant will fund panel discussions, workshops, and cultural performances, promoting women’s representation in film and storytelling. The grant will have a base period of 24 months with an option for an additional 12-month period.
Opportunity ID: 301517
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-18-AW-002-SCA-03122018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Women’s Film Festivals |
| 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 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Based on funding availability, the proposed grant will support two annual international women’s film festivals featuring films from Afghanistan and around the world. To qualify for submission, films should address women’s lives and the issues confronting them, or their producers or directors should be women. The proposed festivals will provide talented Afghan professionals in cinema with an opportunity to engage with their international counterparts, celebrate and elevate women’s roles and representation in film, mobilize public opinion regarding violations of women’s rights, and provide a platform for young filmmakers to share their stories of Afghanistan with an international audience. The festivals will provide an artistic platform for the presentation of work by and about women and will include panel discussions with actors and directors, workshops, and cultural performances.PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with an option for one additional 12-month period (option period one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Notice of Funding Opportunity has been re-opened and the deadline for applications has been extended to June 18, 2018. | May 16, 2018 | |
| A Questions and Answers sheet has been added to the Related Documents tab. | May 16, 2018 | |
| Apr 09, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-18-AW-002-SCA-03122018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Women’s Film Festivals |
| 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 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Based on funding availability, the proposed grant will support two annual international women’s film festivals featuring films from Afghanistan and around the world. To qualify for submission, films should address women’s lives and the issues confronting them, or their producers or directors should be women. The proposed festivals will provide talented Afghan professionals in cinema with an opportunity to engage with their international counterparts, celebrate and elevate women’s roles and representation in film, mobilize public opinion regarding violations of women’s rights, and provide a platform for young filmmakers to share their stories of Afghanistan with an international audience. The festivals will provide an artistic platform for the presentation of work by and about women and will include panel discussions with actors and directors, workshops, and cultural performances.PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with an option for one additional 12-month period (option period one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-18-AW-002-SCA-03122018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Women’s Film Festivals |
| 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 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) Afghan government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Based on funding availability, the proposed grant will support two annual international women’s film festivals featuring films from Afghanistan and around the world. To qualify for submission, films should address women’s lives and the issues confronting them, or their producers or directors should be women. The proposed festivals will provide talented Afghan professionals in cinema with an opportunity to engage with their international counterparts, celebrate and elevate women’s roles and representation in film, mobilize public opinion regarding violations of women’s rights, and provide a platform for young filmmakers to share their stories of Afghanistan with an international audience. The festivals will provide an artistic platform for the presentation of work by and about women and will include panel discussions with actors and directors, workshops, and cultural performances.PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with an option for one additional 12-month period (option period one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-18-AW-002-SCA-03122018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Women’s Film Festivals |
| 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 |
| 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 09, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) Afghan government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Based on funding availability, the proposed grant will support two annual international women’s film festivals featuring films from Afghanistan and around the world. To qualify for submission, films should address women’s lives and the issues confronting them, or their producers or directors should be women. The proposed festivals will provide talented Afghan professionals in cinema with an opportunity to engage with their international counterparts, celebrate and elevate women’s roles and representation in film, mobilize public opinion regarding violations of women’s rights, and provide a platform for young filmmakers to share their stories of Afghanistan with an international audience. The festivals will provide an artistic platform for the presentation of work by and about women and will include panel discussions with actors and directors, workshops, and cultural performances. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with an option for one additional 12-month period (option period one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 301517 Full Announcement-Application Imstructions -> Women’s Film Festival NOFO 2 POSTED 3.pdf
Folder 301517 Full Announcement-Application Imstructions -> Film Festival NOFO 2 QandA POSTED.PDF
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan Email: KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAKAB-18-AW-002 | Women’s Film Festival | PKG00239081 | Mar 12, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301517 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301517 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301517 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301517 SF424A-1.0.pdf
301517 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
301517 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
301517 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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