The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is offering this grant to support a program designed to enhance the communication and media relations capabilities of Afghan women Members of Parliament (MPs). This grant is specifically for organizations to develop and deliver practical training modules. The core purpose is to equip women MPs with essential skills in crafting effective messaging, delivering impactful public presentations, and navigating media interactions proficiently. The program will be accessible to all eligible Afghan women MPs, with instruction provided in both Dari and Pashto to ensure broad participation and comprehension. This initiative aims to empower women leaders by strengthening their ability to communicate effectively and engage with the public and media, thereby amplifying their voices and contributions in the political sphere.
Opportunity ID: 220374
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-GR-012-SCA-02132013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media and Communication Skills for Women Parliamentarians |
| 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 |
| 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: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| 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 communications and media training, and a proven track record of success implementing media projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must provide a 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 a program to train Afghan women Members of Parliament (MPs) in communications and media relations skills, with a focus on practical skills in the areas of messaging, public presentation and media relations tools. This program will be open to all Afghan women MPs, and instruction should be in Dari and Pashto. |
| 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 220374 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp women mps and messaging 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 | PKG00164390 | Feb 13, 2013 | Mar 14, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220374 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
220374 Budget-1.1.pdf
220374 Project-1.1.pdf
220374 SF424A-1.0.pdf
220374 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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