The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is offering a grant for organizations to support the peace process and future reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan. The grant aims to enhance media fact-checking capacity, improve peace reporting, and strengthen provincial media organizations. The project will be funded for a 24-month base period with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Deadline for applications is on June 22, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 333019
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-21-CA-005-SCA-04212021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Peace Journalism Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| 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: | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D of the NOFO narrative for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications for a project to carry out media activities that support the current peace process and future reconciliation efforts. PAS seeks proposals for a project that will support current peace and reconciliation efforts through 1) developing media fact-checking capacity, 2) enhancing peace reporting and public outreach on the peace process, and 3) strengthening provincial media organizations. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with the option for one additional 12-month period. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager
Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Kabul Email:Kabulpasproposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 333019 Full Announcement-Peace Journalism NOFO Details -> 005 Peace Journalism NOFO POSTED.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Manager Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Kabul Email: Kabulpasproposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAKAB-21-CA-005-SCA-04212021 | Peace Journalism Project | PKG00266681 | Apr 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333019 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333019 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333019 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333019 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333019 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
333019 SF424B-1.1.pdf
333019 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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