This grant from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan aims to fund a television and radio programming project highlighting the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics. The project will consist of an 8 episode series providing Afghan viewers with insights into the Olympics, Afghanistan’s participation, aspiring Olympians, and a live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012. Proposals should focus on showcasing Afghan athletes, their stories, and their journey to London. Applications are open to eligible organizations, with a closing date of May 03, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 161313
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAKAB-12-AW-004-SCA-04032012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | 2012 London Olympics Run-Up TV and Radio Programming |
| 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:: | Television and radio programming |
| 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:: | Apr 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 03, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 03, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 250,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in Afghanistan’s media environment and a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan. |
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 an assistance award through this Request for Proposal (RFP). Kabul PAS invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a television and radio programming project highlighting the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics.
Kabul PAS seeks to fund a series of television and radio shows providing Afghan viewers insight and background on the Olympics, Afghanistans involvement and the efforts of their aspiring Olympians, and the live presentation of the Opening Ceremony which will take place on 27 July 2012. The 8 episode series at a minimum will provide general information on the Olympics (i.e., Origins, History, and Importance), highlight the Afghan Olympic effort, showcase Afghan athletes that will be participating in the Olympics and their back stories, and highlight their journey to London. The 8th and final episode would be the live airing of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. |
| 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: | PKG00113650 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 03, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | May 03, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Cynthia Rafferty |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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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] |
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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 | PKG00113650 | Apr 03, 2012 | May 03, 2012 | View | Cynthia Rafferty | Organization Applicants |