Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 013 SCA 03012013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 013 SCA 03012013
- 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 "Balkh University Media Operations Center" 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 Mar 27, 2013 and posted on Mar 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $3,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 construction projects of a similar nature including the construction of television and radio studios and installation of radio, television, and printing equipment. The Applicant should have a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan and Balkh Province. Non Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Balkh University Media Operations Center grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 CA 013 SCA 03012013) is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section initiative, issued under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, focused on strengthening journalism education at Balkh University in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. The central aim is to construct and fully equip a new Media Operations Center (MOC) that gives the universitys Faculty of Journalism a practical, hands-on environment where students and faculty can apply classroom theory using modern media tools and professional workflows. In other words, the project is designed to move beyond lectures and textbooks by creating real production spaces that mirror current industry standards, allowing the university to teach and practice up-to-date media technologies and techniques.
The planned MOC is described as a purpose-built facility with three core components. First, it must include a radio recording and production studio with broadcast capability. That radio studio is expected to follow industry best practices, including proper soundproofing and controlled access, and it must also be designed with enough room for students to observe studio operations while recordings or broadcasts are underway. Second, the center must include a television recording and production studio, but without broadcast capability. Like the radio space, the television studio must incorporate soundproofing and controlled access, and it must be equipped with appropriate studio lighting; it also needs sufficient space to support student observation during production activities. Third, the MOC must include a print production facility capable of producing newspapers and supporting basic desktop publishing, ensuring students can gain experience in print journalism production alongside broadcast and video work.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the funding agency typically expects a higher level of involvement or coordination during implementation than with a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with the funding activity described as construction and procurement for a media education facility. The total estimated funding level is listed at $3,800,000, and the announcement anticipates making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which suggests applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is intentionally broad but experience-driven. Applicants may be U.S., Afghan, or international organizations or companies, but they must have direct, relevant experience with similar construction projects, specifically including the construction of television and radio studios and the installation of radio, television, and printing equipment. In addition to technical capability, applicants are expected to show a proven track record successfully delivering projects in Afghanistan, with particular emphasis on experience in Balkh Province. A key condition applies to non-Afghan organizations or companies: they must partner with an Afghan organization or company, reflecting a requirement for local collaboration and capacity.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted on March 1, 2013, with an original closing date of April 1, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of April 22, 2013. The archive date is May 1, 2013. The listing references CFDA number 19.501, labeled Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, indicating the programmatic umbrella under which this education and media capacity-building project sits. For access issues or submission-related questions, the contact provided is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
FAQs: Balkh University Media Operations Center (MOC) Grant Opportunity
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity supports the creation of a new Media Operations Center (MOC) at Balkh University in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. The goal is to strengthen journalism education by building and fully equipping practical production spaces where students and faculty can apply classroom learning using modern media tools and professional workflows.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is SCAKAB 13 CA 013 SCA 03012013.
Who is offering the opportunity?
The initiative is issued by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central aim is to construct and fully equip a purpose-built Media Operations Center that provides a hands-on environment for journalism instruction. The facility is intended to mirror current industry standards so that students and faculty can practice up-to-date media technologies and techniques.
Where will the project take place?
The project is for Balkh University in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.
What type of award is expected?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates more involvement or coordination by the funding agency during implementation than a standard grant.
How is the funding categorized?
The opportunity is described as discretionary funding, with the funding activity focused on construction and procurement for a media education facility.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding level is $3,800,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, suggesting applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
What will the Media Operations Center (MOC) include?
The MOC is described as a purpose-built facility with three core components: a radio recording and production studio with broadcast capability, a television recording and production studio without broadcast capability, and a print production facility capable of producing newspapers and supporting basic desktop publishing.
What are the requirements for the radio studio?
The radio recording and production studio must have broadcast capability and is expected to follow industry best practices. The description specifically calls for proper soundproofing, controlled access, and enough room for students to observe studio operations while recordings or broadcasts are underway.
What are the requirements for the television studio?
The television recording and production studio must be included but is described as being without broadcast capability. It must incorporate soundproofing and controlled access, be equipped with appropriate studio lighting, and have sufficient space to support student observation during production activities.
What are the requirements for the print production facility?
The print production facility must be capable of producing newspapers and supporting basic desktop publishing so students can gain experience in print journalism production alongside broadcast and video work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but based on demonstrated experience. U.S., Afghan, or international organizations or companies may apply, provided they have direct, relevant experience with similar construction projects, including constructing television and radio studios and installing radio, television, and printing equipment.
What experience must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to show direct, relevant experience with comparable construction projects (including TV and radio studio construction) and the installation of radio, television, and printing equipment. They are also expected to demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering projects in Afghanistan, with particular emphasis on experience in Balkh Province.
Are partnerships required?
Yes, a key condition applies to non-Afghan organizations or companies: they must partner with an Afghan organization or company.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date was April 1, 2013, and it was extended. The current closing date listed is April 22, 2013.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is May 1, 2013.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA number 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Who should be contacted for access issues or submission-related questions?
The contact listed is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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