The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering a grant opportunity for eligible organizations. This grant is for the completion and improvement of the PAS-funded Media Operations Center (MOC) at Herat University. The primary purpose is to achieve full operational capability of the MOC, which is designed to bolster the University’s School of Journalism. The center will provide an advanced on-campus facility, equipping students and faculty with state-of-the-art tools for radio, television, and print production, including recording, broadcast, and production equipment, alongside essential classroom and office spaces. This initiative aims to enhance practical training and media capabilities for journalism students.
Opportunity ID: 217756
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-CA-008-SCA-01222013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Completion of Herat University Media Operations Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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 Program |
| 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: | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $325,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $325,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in electrical systems installation, sound paneling for radio and television recording studios, computer network planning and installation, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
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 invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for the completion of the PAS-funded Media Operations Center (MOC) at Herat University. See Section III below for Eligibility Requirements. PAS seeks to make improvements to the MOC at Herat University to achieve full operational capability. The MOC is intended to support the Universitys School of Journalism by providing an on-campus facility equipped with state-of-the-art radio recording, production, and broadcast equipment; television recording and production equipment; print production equipment; and classroom and office space. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 217756 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp-completion-of-herat-moc-final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
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 | PKG00162095 | Jan 25, 2013 | Feb 27, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
217756 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
217756 Budget-1.1.pdf
217756 Project-1.1.pdf
217756 SF424A-1.0.pdf
217756 SF424B-1.1.pdf