Opportunity Information: Apply for 306 10 0024
Apply for 306 10 0024
- The Afghanistan USAID Kabul 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 Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2010 and posted on Jun 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) is a USAID-funded grant opportunity designed to strengthen Afghanistan's independent media sector by closing major gaps in professional media development. The core purpose is to build Afghan capacity to produce journalism that aligns with widely recognized, universal journalistic standards, such as accuracy, fairness, verification, and ethical reporting. USAID frames independent media as a foundation for democratic development, emphasizing that a healthy media environment supports accountability, public participation, and more informed decision-making by citizens. In practical terms, AMDEP is intended to help Afghanistan grow and sustain a diverse media industry that is distinctly Afghan in character while still meeting professional expectations for credible news and public information.
A central theme of the opportunity is the need for a comprehensive media development strategy that reaches beyond Kabul and engages provinces across the country. The announcement highlights outreach to the provinces as essential, implying a focus on expanding access to reliable information in underserved or remote areas. Alongside geographic reach, the project prioritizes capacity building "at all levels," which typically suggests training and institutional strengthening for reporters, editors, producers, media managers, and potentially related support functions such as business operations, audience research, and distribution. The underlying development objective is that broader access to dependable information helps Afghans make informed choices not only about civic and political issues, but also about everyday matters like goods and services, community needs, and how to engage with government and public institutions.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, AMDEP was issued by USAID Kabul, Afghanistan, under Funding Opportunity Number 306 10 0024. The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID expected substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination with other donor or government efforts. The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $22,000,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $22,000,000, with no stated minimum award amount (AwardFloor: 0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering the barrier for applicants that may not have additional funds to contribute.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a broad range of entities, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full announcement. The program is associated with CFDA Number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The announcement was posted on June 10, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 8, 2010, and an archive date of August 7, 2010, indicating the competition is historical rather than currently open.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Showsiri Treechairasmee, Acquisition Assistant, reachable by phone at 6622573284 or by email at streechairasmee@usaid.gov.
FAQs: Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP)
What is the Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP)?
AMDEP is a USAID-funded grant opportunity intended to strengthen Afghanistan's independent media sector by closing major gaps in professional media development and building Afghan capacity to produce credible journalism.
Who funded and issued this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was funded by USAID and issued by USAID Kabul, Afghanistan.
What is the core purpose of AMDEP?
The core purpose is to build Afghan capacity to produce journalism aligned with widely recognized, universal journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness, verification, and ethical reporting.
How does USAID describe the importance of independent media in this opportunity?
USAID frames independent media as a foundation for democratic development, emphasizing that a healthy media environment supports accountability, public participation, and more informed decision-making by citizens.
What kinds of outcomes is AMDEP intended to support in Afghanistan?
AMDEP is intended to help Afghanistan grow and sustain a diverse media industry that is distinctly Afghan in character while still meeting professional expectations for credible news and public information.
Does AMDEP focus only on Kabul, or does it include other areas?
The opportunity highlights outreach to the provinces as essential and indicates that the media development strategy should reach beyond Kabul and engage provinces across the country, with the goal of expanding access to reliable information in underserved or remote areas.
What does "capacity building at all levels" mean in the context of AMDEP?
The announcement prioritizes capacity building "at all levels," which typically suggests training and institutional strengthening for roles such as reporters, editors, producers, and media managers, and may also include related support functions such as business operations, audience research, and distribution.
What journalistic standards are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity specifically mentions accuracy, fairness, verification, and ethical reporting as examples of universal journalistic standards.
What broader development objective is linked to improving access to dependable information?
The announcement connects broader access to dependable information with helping Afghans make informed choices about civic and political issues, as well as everyday matters like goods and services, community needs, and how to engage with government and public institutions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for AMDEP?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 306 10 0024.
What type of award instrument is used for AMDEP?
AMDEP was issued as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's role during implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID expected substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination with other donor or government efforts.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $22,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $22,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated; the award floor is listed as 0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a broad range of entities, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA Number 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 10, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed for the opportunity was July 8, 2010.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The archive date is August 7, 2010, which indicates the competition is historical rather than currently open.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Showsiri Treechairasmee, Acquisition Assistant.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 6622573284. Email: streechairasmee@usaid.gov.
What should someone do if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The opportunity notes that applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact the listed point of contact (Showsiri Treechairasmee) by phone or email.
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