The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is offering this grant through its Public Diplomacy Grants program. This grant is for local representatives of Afghan civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. Its primary purpose is to empower communication and strengthen societal bonds within Afghanistan and with the U.S. Key objectives include expanding media engagement, building communication capacity for the Afghan populace and government, and countering extremist narratives. It also seeks to strengthen people-to-people ties, deepening partnerships both internally and with the United States.
Opportunity ID: 54461
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-10-AW-001-SCA-050910 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 09, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Applications will be received on a rolling basis and will be reviewed on the basis of their fullness, coherence, clarity, and attention to detail. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Applications will be received on a rolling basis and will be reviewed on the basis of their fullness, coherence, clarity, and attention to detail. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $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: | U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and universities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| 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. Please follow all instructions below carefully.
Purpose of Grant: Local Grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. They support projects to: |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://kabul.usembassy.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Lawrence Wolcott
Email: kabulpdproposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 54461 Full Announcement-1 -> kabul pd grants annual program statement.pdf
Folder 54461 Full Announcement-1 -> embassy kabul suggested grant format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mr. Lawrence Wolcott 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 | PKG00018573 | May 10, 2010 | Oct 01, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54461 SF424-2.0.pdf
54461 Budget-1.1.pdf
54461 Project-1.1.pdf
54461 SF424A-1.0.pdf
54461 SF424B-1.1.pdf