The U.S. Department of State Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Kabul is offering grants through the Public Diplomacy Grants program. These grants support various initiatives such as new media concepts, English language programs, youth community service projects, arts and culture programs, and access to education. Local civil society organizations and universities in Afghanistan are encouraged to apply for funding to promote democratic processes, human rights, and strengthen communication capabilities. The closing date for applications is Apr 04, 2012.
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:: | |
| 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 Number(s):: | 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 |
| 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 3 | Mar 29, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 2 | ||
| 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: | PKG00085490 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Ellen Delage |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00085490 | Nov 14, 2011 | Apr 04, 2012 | View | Ellen Delage | Organization and Individual Applicants |