The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is offering a grant for maintaining and operating the Media Operations Center (MOC) at Kabul University. The MOC serves as a training facility for students to learn media production and distribution. Proposals are sought to ensure the center’s smooth operation for up to 24 months. Eligible organizations can submit proposals to enhance student and faculty capabilities in modern media technologies. Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237693
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAKAB-13-GR-036-SCA-07152013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Maintenance and Operations Grant for Kabul University Media Operations Center (MOC) |
| 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 – Education program and facilities support |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $100,000 |
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 building and equipment repair and maintenance, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies (organizations with NO office in Afghanistan) are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description:: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for maintaining and operating the Media Operations Center (MOC) on the campus of Kabul University. Kabul PAS has financed the construction of a Media Operations Center (MOC) at Kabul University. The MOC is designed to provide the University with modern training facilities and equipment to teach students how to produce and distribute print, radio, and television materials; enhance studentsÂ’ abilities to broadcast self-generated and community information products; enhance faculty and studentsÂ’ capabilities in the use of modern media production technologies. The construction and equipping of this center is complete, and to ensure its smooth continuing operation, Kabul PAS is soliciting proposals for a grant that would provide for the operation and maintenance this facility for a period of up to 24 months. |
| 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: | PKG00180994 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
| 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 | PKG00180994 | Jul 15, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | View | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov | Organization Applicants |