USAID/Pakistan is offering this grant to develop educational television and multi-media programming through the Pakistan Children’s Television (PCTV) program. This grant is for the purpose of extending basic education and life skills content to children across Pakistan, focusing on improving school readiness, literacy, and critical thinking. It also promotes positive attitudes towards diversity and marginalized groups, including girls. PCTV aims to build in-country capacity for producing educational media and fosters public-private partnerships. With an estimated funding of $16 million to $20 million over four years, this initiative supports mutual development goals.
Opportunity ID: 50493
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-PAKISTAN-391-10-004-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Children’s Television |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – The Close Date is anticipated to be on or around January 20. The exact close date will be determined when the RFA is issued. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $16,000,000 |
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: | Full and Open |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | USAID/Pakistan will support the development of television and multi-media programming under the Pakistan Childrens Television (PCTV) program. Multi-media educational programming has been used effectively to reach both in-school and out-of-school children with measureable effects on school readiness, literacy skills, respect for diversity, and excitement for learning. These programs are particularly useful to reach children who may not have access to schools, effective teachers, or learning materials. The PCTV program will extend basic education and life skills content to children in Pakistan through a series of television and multi-media programs and outreach materials. The overarching goals of PCTV are to develop the language, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities of children and to promote positive attitudes among young Pakistani audiences towards diverse and marginalized groups, including girls. PCTV also seeks to support in-country capacity to develop and produce educational television programming and encourage public and private partnerships to develop and sustain educational media for children. PCTV will directly support the mutual development goals and objectives of the Governments of Pakistan and the United States. The PCTV program should be relevant to the education environment in Pakistan, and also include lessons learned and best practices from childrens media programs worldwide. The program should fully utilize the vibrant media market in Pakistan. Applicants are encouraged to develop creative programming and incorporate appropriate media technologies to reach large audiences and prepare them for successful school participation and learning. Finally, in line with current USG strategy, USAID/Pakistan encourages the involvement of Pakistani institutions in all phases of the program. The estimated level of funding for this project is $16 million to $20 million over four years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Chappell
Agreement Officer Email:jchappell@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This RFA has been modified to publish answers to the questions from interested applicants. | Jan 08, 2010 | |
| Jan 08, 2010 | ||
| Dec 18, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-PAKISTAN-391-10-004-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Children’s Television |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – The Close Date is anticipated to be on or around January 20. The exact close date will be determined when the RFA is issued. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $16,000,000 |
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: | Full and Open |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | USAID/Pakistan will support the development of television and multi-media programming under the Pakistan Childrens Television (PCTV) program. Multi-media educational programming has been used effectively to reach both in-school and out-of-school children with measureable effects on school readiness, literacy skills, respect for diversity, and excitement for learning. These programs are particularly useful to reach children who may not have access to schools, effective teachers, or learning materials. The PCTV program will extend basic education and life skills content to children in Pakistan through a series of television and multi-media programs and outreach materials. The overarching goals of PCTV are to develop the language, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities of children and to promote positive attitudes among young Pakistani audiences towards diverse and marginalized groups, including girls. PCTV also seeks to support in-country capacity to develop and produce educational television programming and encourage public and private partnerships to develop and sustain educational media for children. PCTV will directly support the mutual development goals and objectives of the Governments of Pakistan and the United States. The PCTV program should be relevant to the education environment in Pakistan, and also include lessons learned and best practices from childrens media programs worldwide. The program should fully utilize the vibrant media market in Pakistan. Applicants are encouraged to develop creative programming and incorporate appropriate media technologies to reach large audiences and prepare them for successful school participation and learning. Finally, in line with current USG strategy, USAID/Pakistan encourages the involvement of Pakistani institutions in all phases of the program. The estimated level of funding for this project is $16 million to $20 million over four years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Chappell
Agreement Officer Email:jchappell@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-PAKISTAN-391-10-004-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Children’s Television |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $16,000,000 |
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: | Full and Open |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | USAID/Pakistan will support the development of television and multi-media programming under the Pakistan Childrens Television (PCTV) program. Multi-media educational programming has been used effectively to reach both in-school and out-of-school children with measureable effects on school readiness, literacy skills, respect for diversity, and excitement for learning. These programs are particularly useful to reach children who may not have access to schools, effective teachers, or learning materials. The PCTV program will extend basic education and life skills content to children in Pakistan through a series of television and multi-media programs and outreach materials. The overarching goals of PCTV are to develop the language, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities of children and to promote positive attitudes among young Pakistani audiences towards diverse and marginalized groups, including girls. PCTV also seeks to support in-country capacity to develop and produce educational television programming and encourage public and private partnerships to develop and sustain educational media for children. PCTV will directly support the mutual development goals and objectives of the Governments of Pakistan and the United States. The PCTV program should be relevant to the education environment in Pakistan, and also include lessons learned and best practices from childrens media programs worldwide. The program should fully utilize the vibrant media market in Pakistan. Applicants are encouraged to develop creative programming and incorporate appropriate media technologies to reach large audiences and prepare them for successful school participation and learning. Finally, in line with current USG strategy, USAID/Pakistan encourages the involvement of Pakistani institutions in all phases of the program. The estimated level of funding for this project is $16 million to $20 million over four years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Chappell
Agreement Officer Email:jchappell@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-PAKISTAN-391-10-004-RFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Children’s Television |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – The Close Date is anticipated to be on or around January 20. The exact close date will be determined when the RFA is issued. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $8,000,000 |
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: | Full and Open |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | The purpose of this announcement is to provide advance notification to interested parties of USAID/Pakistans intention to issue an RFA for the development of television and multi-media programming for children. This notification provides prospective applicants with lead time to prepare proposals, identify key personnel, and establish potential partnerships with Pakistani institutions.
USAID/Pakistan intends to fund a new Pakistan Childrens Television (PCTV) program. Multi-media educational programming has been used effectively to reach both in-school and out-of-school children with measureable effects on school readiness, literacy skills, respect for diversity, and excitement for learning. These programs are particularly useful to reach children who may not have access to schools, effective teachers, or learning materials. The proposed PCTV program will extend basic education and life skills content to children in Pakistan through a series of television and multi-media programs and outreach materials. The overarching goals of PCTV are to develop the language, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities of children and to promote positive attitudes among young Pakistani audiences towards diverse and marginalized groups, including girls. PCTV also seeks to support in-country capacity to develop and produce educational television programming and encourage public and private partnerships to develop and sustain educational media for children. PCTV will directly support the mutual development goals and objectives of the Governments of Pakistan and the United States. The PCTV program should be relevant to the education environment in Pakistan, and also include lessons learned and best practices from childrens media programs worldwide. The proposed program should fully utilize the vibrant media market in Pakistan. Applicants are encouraged to develop creative programming and incorporate appropriate media technologies to reach large audiences and prepare them for successful school participation and learning. Finally, in line with current USG strategy, USAID/Pakistan encourages the involvement of Pakistani institutions in all phases of the program. The estimated level of funding for this project is up to $20 million over four years. It is anticipated that the RFA will be issued on or around December 18, 2009. Please do not send any queries before this time. USAID/Pakistan reserves the right not to issue a full solicitation for this requirement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Chappell
Agreement Officer Email:jchappell@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 50493 Full Announcement-1 -> usaid-pakistan-391-10-004-rfa.pdf
Folder 50493 Other Supporting Documents-Answers to Questions 1 -> usaid-pakistan-391-10-004-rfa questions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jonathan Chappell Agreement Officer Email: jchappell@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00015204 | Jan 22, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
50493 SF424-2.0.pdf
50493 SF424D-1.1.pdf
50493 SF424C-1.0.pdf
50493 SF424B-1.1.pdf
50493 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
50493 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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