The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is offering an open competition for a cooperative agreement to support the digitization of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation’s archives. This grant is for the critical purpose of converting selected analog audio and video recordings into a digital format, ensuring their long-term preservation and enabling broad end-user access. The project encompasses a comprehensive approach, including meticulous planning, efficient implementation of the conversion process, and essential staff training to manage the newly digitized assets. This initiative aims to safeguard valuable historical and cultural content, making it accessible for future generations and researchers, thereby enhancing public access to important national heritage materials.
Opportunity ID: 191173
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-CA-151-SCA-081012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Digitization of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Archives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Digital Preservation of the History and Culture of Pakistan |
| 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: | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit organizations or educational institutions subject to 501(c)(3) of the tax code, U.S. commercial firms, Pakistan non-governmental organizations registered with the Government of Pakistan, or Pakistan-based commercial firms.
The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in project management, radio and/or digital archive experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement for the conversion of selected analog recordings of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation into digital format, and provide for long-term preservation and end-user access. The Digital Archive project encompasses planning, implementation, and staff training for the conversion of selected analog recordings into digital format and provides for long-term preservation and end-user access. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The close date was changed from 8/14/2012 to 8/13/2012. A change was made to [b.Digital Files] on page 7. Small errors were corrected. |
Aug 27, 2012 | |
| Aug 27, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-CA-151-SCA-081012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Digitization of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Archives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Digital Preservation of the History and Culture of Pakistan |
| 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: | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit organizations or educational institutions subject to 501(c)(3) of the tax code, U.S. commercial firms, Pakistan non-governmental organizations registered with the Government of Pakistan, or Pakistan-based commercial firms.
The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in project management, radio and/or digital archive experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement for the conversion of selected analog recordings of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation into digital format, and provide for long-term preservation and end-user access. The Digital Archive project encompasses planning, implementation, and staff training for the conversion of selected analog recordings into digital format and provides for long-term preservation and end-user access. |
| 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: | SCAPPD-12-CA-151-SCA-081012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Digitization of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Archives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Digital Preservation of the History and Culture of Pakistan |
| 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: | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit organizations or educational institutions subject to 501(c)(3) of the tax code, U.S. commercial firms, Pakistan non-governmental organizations registered with the Government of Pakistan, or Pakistan-based commercial firms.
The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in project management, radio and/or digital archive experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement for the conversion of selected analog recordings of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation into digital format, and provide for long-term preservation and end-user access. The Digital Archive project encompasses planning, implementation, and staff training for the conversion of selected analog recordings into digital format and provides for long-term preservation and end-user access. |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 191173 Full Announcement-1 -> pbc digitization rfp final.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 | PKG00137971 | Aug 10, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
191173 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
191173 Budget-1.1.pdf
191173 Project-1.1.pdf
191173 SF424A-1.0.pdf
191173 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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