Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 011 SCA 02212013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 011 SCA 02212013
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Is Getting Better Website and Story Corps" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501 Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2013 and posted on Feb 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in website design, video recording and editing, and media or public relations campaigns, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Afghanistan Is Getting Better Website and Story Corps" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 CA 011 / SCA 02212013), was posted on February 21, 2013 by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). It is a discretionary public diplomacy program to be awarded as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy in Kabul would expect to work closely with the recipient during implementation rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement.
The core purpose of the project is to build a public-facing digital platform that collects and shares short personal video testimonials focused on positive contributions and hopeful narratives about Afghanistan. The recipient would create either a stand-alone website or a dedicated YouTube channel that allows users inside Afghanistan and around the world to upload personally recorded videos, each no longer than three minutes. These videos are intended to highlight why and how individuals are helping improve Afghanistan, describe opportunities that exist in Afghanistan today that were not available in the past, and communicate messages of hope about the country s future. Beyond building the platform and enabling user submissions, the grantee must also produce momentum for the project by recording and uploading an initial set of videos, essentially seeding the platform with content so it launches with real stories and an established tone.
Funding for the project was expected to support one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling was $250,000 and the award floor was $100,000, indicating the embassy was open to proposals of different sizes as long as they matched the scope and delivered a credible plan. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to be considered.
Eligibility was broad but experience-based. The opportunity was open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, but applicants needed direct experience in website design, video recording and editing, and media or public relations campaigns, plus a proven record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations had to show they were currently registered in-country, had the programmatic capacity to carry out the work, and could meet U.S. government reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies were required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, reinforcing the expectation of local collaboration and on-the-ground capability.
The application window closed on March 25, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on April 24, 2013. For applicants who could not access the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Overall, the solicitation centered on building a credible, user-driven storytelling channel and launching a structured campaign that would collect, curate, and amplify short personal narratives aligned with public diplomacy goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Afghanistan Is Getting Better Website and Story Corps."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 13 CA 011 / SCA 02212013.
Who posted this opportunity, and when was it posted?
It was posted on February 21, 2013 by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Which CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What type of program is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary public diplomacy program to be awarded as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the U.S. Embassy in Kabul would expect to work closely with the recipient during implementation, rather than providing funds with minimal involvement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to build a public-facing digital platform that collects and shares short personal video testimonials focused on positive contributions and hopeful narratives about Afghanistan.
What kind of platform is expected to be created?
The recipient would create either a stand-alone website or a dedicated YouTube channel that allows users inside Afghanistan and around the world to upload videos.
Who is the intended audience for the platform?
The platform is intended for users inside Afghanistan and around the world, both for submitting videos and for viewing the stories.
What is the maximum length allowed for each video?
Each personally recorded video submission is intended to be no longer than three minutes.
What themes should the videos cover?
The videos are intended to highlight why and how individuals are helping improve Afghanistan, describe opportunities that exist in Afghanistan today that were not available in the past, and communicate messages of hope about Afghanistan's future.
Is the grantee expected to do more than just build the platform?
Yes. In addition to building the platform and enabling user submissions, the grantee must produce momentum for the project by recording and uploading an initial set of videos to seed the platform with content.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Funding was expected to support one award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $250,000 and the award floor was $100,000.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, provided they met the experience and Afghanistan implementation requirements described in the announcement.
What experience or qualifications were applicants expected to have?
Applicants needed direct experience in website design, video recording and editing, and media or public relations campaigns, as well as a proven record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Were there special requirements for Afghan organizations?
Yes. Afghan organizations had to show they were currently registered in-country, had the programmatic capacity to carry out the work, and could meet U.S. government reporting requirements.
Were there special requirements for U.S. organizations or companies?
Yes. U.S. organizations or companies were required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
What was the application deadline?
The application window closed on March 25, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 24, 2013.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What was the overall focus of the solicitation?
The solicitation centered on building a credible, user-driven storytelling channel and launching a structured campaign to collect, curate, and amplify short personal narratives aligned with public diplomacy goals.
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