The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, offers this grant for a Kabul Journalism Conference. The conference aims to gather key Afghan media stakeholders to advance the industry. Objectives include establishing a national journalism curriculum framework with the Ministry of Higher Education, providing essential journalism training, and fostering networking. This Afghan-led initiative emphasizes local input, with American advisors offering guidance. The grant seeks to strengthen Afghan journalism through collaborative development and capacity building within the media sector, ensuring a robust and well-trained future for the country’s media professionals.
Opportunity ID: 204393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-CA-001-SCA-10182012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kabul Journalism Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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, Non-Government Organizations(NGOs) or Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) with offices in Kabul, and with direct experience in organizing conferences, training workshops, or similar events, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan (see Eligibility on page 1). U.S. organizations or companies will be required to have a Kabul-based office with the capacity to complete all grant activities. |
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 Proposals (RFP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a Kabul Journalism Conference to bring together the key stakeholders in the Afghan media industry to: a.) discuss in coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education a working group and framework for a national curriculum in journalism; b.) provide journalism training; and c.) provide a networking and information sharing opportunity. This process is to be Afghan-led and to include the input of key Afghan stakeholders with the facilitation and guidance of American advisors where and when requested. |
| 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 (PAS), U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 204393 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp kabul journalism conference final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov 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 | PKG00149710 | Oct 18, 2012 | Nov 01, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
204393 SF424-2.0.pdf
204393 Project-1.1.pdf
204393 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
204393 Budget-1.1.pdf
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