Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 GR 002 SCA 03102016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 GR 002 SCA 03102016
- The DOS-AFG in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Job Fair for Young Women Journalists" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2016 and posted on Mar 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), offered a competitive grant opportunity to support Afghan women entering the journalism workforce. The program, titled "Job Fair for Young Women Journalists" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 GR 002 SCA 03102016), aimed to address the fact that women are underrepresented in Afghan journalism and often face added barriers when trying to secure internships and paid employment. The central idea was to create a structured pathway that helps young women journalists strengthen professional skills, connect directly with employers, and ultimately improve hiring outcomes.
The funded project was expected to include two main phases followed by a results-tracking period. First, the selected grantee would design course materials and deliver a one-week professional training seminar in Afghanistan focused on practical networking and career-readiness skills. This training was intended for around 100 participants: female journalism students as well as recently graduated or unemployed women journalists. Second, in autumn 2016, the grantee would organize and run a job fair where these same young women could meet media outlets and other potential employers, build professional connections, and compete for internships and job openings in a setting designed to encourage their participation and visibility.
A required part of the grant was a follow-on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component during the final three months. This was meant to measure concrete outcomes from the job fair and related activities, including how many participants were invited to interviews and how many ultimately received internships, job offers, or employment. Beyond the immediate employment focus, the opportunity emphasized a broader societal goal: supporting women as equal members of society by giving educated women tools, skills, and access to networks that make them more competitive in the journalism job market.
In terms of funding details, this was a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.501, administered by DOS-AFG (U.S. Department of State programs in Afghanistan). The opportunity anticipated making one award, with a maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $65,000. The notice was posted on March 10, 2016, and the application deadline was May 10, 2016. Eligible applicants were listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, indicating that organizations meeting the stated requirements could apply to implement the training, job fair, and evaluation activities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The program is titled "Job Fair for Young Women Journalists".
Who offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 16 GR 002 SCA 03102016.
What problem was this program trying to address?
The opportunity focused on the fact that women are underrepresented in Afghan journalism and often face additional barriers when trying to secure internships and paid employment. The project was designed to reduce those barriers by improving job readiness and connecting participants directly with employers.
What was the main goal of the program?
The central goal was to create a structured pathway that helps young women journalists (1) strengthen professional skills, (2) connect with employers, and (3) improve hiring outcomes such as interviews, internships, and jobs.
What activities were expected to be funded?
The funded project was expected to include two main phases and then a results-tracking period:
- Phase 1: Design course materials and deliver a one-week professional training seminar in Afghanistan focused on practical networking and career-readiness skills.
- Phase 2: Organize and run a job fair in autumn 2016 where the same participants could meet potential employers and compete for internships and job openings.
- Follow-on period: A required Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component during the final three months to measure outcomes.
Where was the training seminar expected to take place?
The one-week professional training seminar was expected to be delivered in Afghanistan.
How long was the training component?
The training was expected to be a one-week professional training seminar.
What topics or skills was the training expected to focus on?
The seminar was expected to focus on practical networking and career-readiness skills, with the intent of preparing participants to engage employers more effectively and compete for opportunities.
How many participants was the project expected to serve?
The training was intended for around 100 participants.
Who were the intended participants?
The participant group was described as female journalism students as well as recently graduated or unemployed women journalists.
Were the same participants expected to attend both the training and the job fair?
Yes. The job fair was intended for these same young women who participated in the training, so they could apply their new skills and connect directly with employers.
When was the job fair expected to occur?
The job fair was expected to be held in autumn 2016.
What was the purpose of the job fair?
The job fair was meant to create a structured setting where young women journalists could meet media outlets and other potential employers, build professional connections, and compete for internships and job openings in an environment designed to encourage their participation and visibility.
What outcomes was the program expected to track?
The required Monitoring and Evaluation period was intended to measure concrete results, including:
- How many participants were invited to interviews
- How many participants received internships
- How many participants received job offers or employment
Was Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) required?
Yes. A follow-on M&E component was a required part of the grant and was expected to take place during the final three months.
What broader impact did the opportunity emphasize beyond employment outcomes?
Beyond immediate hiring results, the opportunity emphasized supporting women as equal members of society by giving educated women the tools, skills, and access to networks that make them more competitive in the journalism job market.
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.501.
Which U.S. government entity administered this opportunity?
The grant was administered by DOS-AFG, referring to U.S. Department of State programs in Afghanistan.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated making one award.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) was $65,000.
Was this grant competitive?
Yes. The opportunity was described as a competitive grant opportunity.
What type of grant was it described as?
It was described as a discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on March 10, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 10, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were listed broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. This indicates that organizations meeting the stated requirements in the full announcement could apply to implement the training, job fair, and evaluation activities.
What was the grantee expected to deliver as the implementing organization?
The selected grantee was expected to (1) design course materials, (2) deliver the one-week professional training seminar, (3) organize and run the autumn 2016 job fair, and (4) conduct the follow-on M&E during the final three months to track outcomes such as interviews and employment results.
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