Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 10 CA 115 SCA 012
Apply for S LMAQM 10 CA 115 SCA 012
- 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 "Educational Radio Programming Talking Books Project, Afghanistan" 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 Aug 5, 2010 and posted on Aug 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Only not for profit institutions and organizations are eligible to compete for this grant. Both U.S. and non U.S. entities are eligible to compete for this grant. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in educational radio programming, as well as the ability to develop and implement a program. The applicant must have the ability to provide security and secure housing and transport for their staff in Afghanistan. Security needs may be included in the proposal budget.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Educational Radio Programming Talking Books Project, Afghanistan is a U.S. government-funded public diplomacy grant opportunity managed through the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. The project is designed to strengthen and expand interesting, entertaining, and educational radio programming by running structured competitions among Afghan and other qualified media producers. Rather than producing all content directly, the Embassy is looking for a grantee that can support the Embassy Director of Communications by organizing the process that identifies promising program concepts, solicits and manages proposal competitions, and then oversees production for the winning entries once the Embassy selects them.
The core purpose is operational and managerial: the selected grantee would help define what kinds of radio programs should be developed, set up and administer competitions for programming proposals, and monitor the actual production of the selected radio programs. Final selection authority for competition winners remains with the Embassy leadership (the Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy or designees), while the grantee functions as the implementer and coordinator that keeps the process moving and ensures deliverables are produced as approved. The emphasis on educational radio programming and "talking books" suggests a focus on accessible, learning-oriented audio content that can reach broad audiences, including people with limited access to formal education or print materials.
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by the U.S. government partner during implementation, including coordination, approvals, and ongoing guidance. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. It is categorized under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional funds, although budgets must realistically cover all necessary implementation costs.
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit institutions and organizations, and both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit entities may apply. Eligible applicant types explicitly include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education as the listed category). The announcement also notes that organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. government are encouraged to apply, which signals openness to newer implementers as long as they can demonstrate the required capacity.
Capacity requirements are clearly spelled out. Applicants must show demonstrated expertise in educational radio programming and the ability to develop and implement a program at scale in Afghanistan. They must also be able to provide security and secure housing and transport for their staff working in Afghanistan, reflecting the operational realities of the location and the period. Importantly, security expenses may be included in the proposal budget, meaning the grant can cover these protective measures if they are justified and properly planned.
The timeline for this opportunity indicates it was posted on August 3, 2010, created on August 5, 2010, and closed on August 23, 2010, with an archive date of September 22, 2010. This places the program firmly as a 2010-era competition, and the details provided reflect the requirements and embassy priorities at that time. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Veronica Thompson, Grants Management Specialist, and the listing referenced Grants.gov as the primary source for the official documents.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Educational Radio Programming Talking Books Project, Afghanistan?
It is a U.S. government-funded public diplomacy grant opportunity managed by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. The project aims to strengthen and expand interesting, entertaining, and educational radio programming, including a "talking books" emphasis on accessible learning-oriented audio content.
2) What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is to build a structured, competition-based pipeline that generates strong educational radio program concepts and then supports the production of the winning entries. The focus is operational and managerial rather than having the Embassy or grantee create all content directly.
3) What does "talking books" mean in this context?
Based on the description, "talking books" suggests audio programming designed to make educational content accessible through radio or audio formats, potentially reaching people with limited access to formal education or print materials.
4) What would the grantee be responsible for?
The grantee would support the Embassy Director of Communications by organizing and administering the end-to-end process that: (a) identifies promising educational radio program concepts, (b) solicits proposals through structured competitions, (c) manages those competitions, and (d) oversees production of the selected programs after the Embassy chooses the winners.
5) Who makes the final decision on which competition entries win?
Final selection authority remains with U.S. Embassy leadership, specifically the Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy (or designees). The grantee runs and coordinates the process, but the Embassy selects the winners.
6) Is the grantee expected to produce all radio content directly?
No. The opportunity describes a model where the Embassy seeks a grantee to organize competitions among Afghan and other qualified media producers and then oversee production for the winning entries, rather than producing all content in-house.
7) What kind of award is this (grant, contract, etc.)?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial U.S. government involvement during implementation, including coordination, approvals, and ongoing guidance.
8) How much funding is available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000.
9) How many awards were anticipated?
The description indicates the opportunity anticipated a single award.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. Applicants are not required to contribute additional funds, but proposed budgets are expected to realistically cover the costs needed to implement the project.
11) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit institutions and organizations. Both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit entities may apply.
13) Are U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are explicitly listed as eligible (excluding institutions of higher education as the listed category).
14) Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant types explicitly include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as the listed category).
15) Are organizations new to U.S. government international funding allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. government are encouraged to apply, indicating openness to newer implementers that can demonstrate the necessary capacity.
16) What capacity or experience must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants must show demonstrated expertise in educational radio programming and the ability to develop and implement a program at scale in Afghanistan.
17) Are there security requirements for staff working in Afghanistan?
Yes. Applicants must be able to provide security and secure housing and transport for their staff working in Afghanistan, reflecting the operating environment described in the opportunity.
18) Can security costs be included in the budget?
Yes. The opportunity states that security expenses may be included in the proposal budget, meaning the grant can cover these measures if they are justified and properly planned.
19) What role does the U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS play during implementation?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, the Embassy (and U.S. government partners) are expected to have substantial involvement, including coordination, approvals, and ongoing guidance. The Embassy also retains final authority over selecting competition winners.
20) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The timeline provided indicates it was posted on August 3, 2010, created on August 5, 2010, and closed on August 23, 2010. It was archived on September 22, 2010.
21) Is this a current/open funding opportunity?
Based on the dates provided (closing in August 2010 and archived in September 2010), this was a 2010-era competition and is not open under the listed timeline.
22) Where were official documents and full announcement details hosted?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the primary source for official documents related to the full announcement.
23) Who was the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed was Veronica Thompson, Grants Management Specialist.
24) What is the intended programming approach for developing new radio shows?
The approach is to run structured competitions among Afghan and other qualified media producers, identify promising concepts, and then oversee production for the selected entries once the Embassy chooses the winners.
25) What is the grantee's relationship to the Embassy Director of Communications?
The grantee is intended to support the Embassy Director of Communications by organizing the competitions process, coordinating proposal solicitation and management, and monitoring production to ensure deliverables align with what the Embassy approves.
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