The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section is offering this competitive grant to establish new multimedia centers at partner universities across Afghanistan. This grant is for eligible Afghan or U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations to submit proposals aimed at enhancing media capabilities. The selected grantee will be responsible for the comprehensive task of constructing new building facilities, procuring essential media equipment, and providing comprehensive training to appropriate university staff on its effective usage. The Department has allocated approximately $7.7 million to award a single grant, which will strategically facilitate the establishment of four such university media centers, thereby significantly enhancing their overall media operations.
Opportunity ID: 55501
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKBL-10-GR-002-102706 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan University Media Operations Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to: • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education (must be an NGO/PVO headquartered in Afghanistan). The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. New applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in construction and media center development, and the ability to develop and implement a program. Expertise and established relationships with indigenous NGOs and/or local officials in Afghanistan will be considered favorably. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP). Public Affairs invite Afghan or U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations to submit proposals to establish new multimedia centers at partner Universities in Afghanistan. The grantee will construct the new building, procure the media equipment and provide training on the equipment to appropriate university staff. The Department will have approximately $7.7 million available to award one grant for four university media centers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://kabul.usembassy.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kyle Thompson
Program Officer US Embassy Kabul Public affairs Section Email:ThompsonKX@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55501 Full Announcement-1 -> university media centers.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kyle Thompson Program Officer US Embassy Kabul Public affairs Section Email: ThompsonKX@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00019442 | Jun 28, 2010 | Jul 28, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55501 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
55501 Project-1.1.pdf
55501 Budget-1.1.pdf
55501 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55501 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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