Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 021 SCA 03282013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 021 SCA 03282013
- 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 "Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press 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 28, 2013 and posted on Mar 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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 media relations, strategic communications, design and/or construction of media centers, media equipment purchasing capabilities, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license. All organizations must demonstrate competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Center" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 GR 021 / SCA 03282013), was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It is a discretionary grant designed to support a focused, time-bound renovation project at the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Kabul. The core purpose is to modernize and strengthen the MFA Press Center so the MFA spokesperson's office can more effectively coordinate, produce, and distribute accurate and timely information to Afghan and international media, international partners, and the general public.
The project is built around the idea that the MFA is Afghanistan's lead institution for foreign policy messaging and communication related to international relations, but the existing press facilities are not sufficient for the level of professional, regular engagement expected from a national foreign ministry. While there is already a space used for press conferences and media events, the opportunity calls for a significant upgrade in both the physical layout and the technical capabilities of the venue. The requested work includes remodeling the current press center facilities and purchasing, procuring, and installing new media-related equipment. The expected result is a press center that can reliably support routine, higher-quality press conferences and media engagements led by senior MFA officials, specifically the Afghan Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, and MFA spokesperson, with improved capacity to reach both domestic and international outlets.
In practical terms, the solicitation is looking for implementers that can handle both facility improvements and the acquisition and deployment of appropriate media center equipment. The announcement emphasizes the operational goal: better dissemination of accurate, timely information by enabling regular press briefings and improving the Ministry's overall ability to manage official communications in a professional setting. The project is explicitly described as limited and intended to be completed within six months, culminating in the launch of the upgraded MFA Press Center.
The total funding available is estimated at $150,000, and the award ceiling is also $150,000, indicating the intention to fund one project at the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards. The opportunity anticipates a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.
Eligibility is broad but experience-driven. U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies may apply, but they must be able to demonstrate direct experience in relevant areas such as media relations, strategic communications, design and/or construction of media centers, and the purchasing and deployment of media equipment. Applicants also need a proven track record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan and must show they can meet program management and reporting requirements. Afghan organizations are required to demonstrate that they have a current country registration license. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are not allowed to operate alone under this solicitation; they are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, reflecting an emphasis on local participation and on-the-ground implementation capacity.
Key administrative details include a posted date of March 28, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 28, 2013, and an archive date of May 28, 2013. The CFDA number listed is 19.501, associated with Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan. The point of contact provided for access or submission issues is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Center".
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is listed as SCAKAB 13 GR 021 / SCA 03282013.
3. Which U.S. government entity is issuing this grant?
The grant was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
4. What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
5. What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to modernize and strengthen the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Press Center in Kabul so the MFA spokesperson's office can more effectively coordinate, produce, and distribute accurate and timely information to Afghan and international media, international partners, and the general public.
6. Where will the project take place?
The project is intended for the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Kabul, specifically the MFA Press Center facilities.
7. What need or problem is this grant trying to address?
The opportunity is based on the premise that the MFA is Afghanistan's lead institution for foreign policy messaging and communication related to international relations, but the existing press facilities are not sufficient for the level of professional, regular engagement expected of a national foreign ministry.
8. What kinds of activities or work does the solicitation call for?
The solicitation calls for a focused, time-bound renovation effort that includes:
- Remodeling the current MFA press center facilities (physical layout improvements)
- Purchasing/procuring new media-related equipment
- Installing and deploying the equipment to upgrade technical capabilities
9. What is the expected outcome at the end of the project?
The expected result is an upgraded press center that can reliably support routine, higher-quality press conferences and media engagements led by senior MFA officials, with improved capacity to reach both domestic and international outlets. The project is expected to culminate in the launch of the upgraded MFA Press Center.
10. Which MFA officials are specifically mentioned as intended users of the improved press center?
The announcement specifically references press conferences and media engagements led by senior MFA officials, including the Afghan Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, and the MFA spokesperson.
11. How long is the project period expected to be?
The project is explicitly described as limited and intended to be completed within six months.
12. How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $150,000.
13. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
14. Does the opportunity expect to make one award or multiple awards?
The opportunity anticipates a single award, indicating an intention to fund one project at the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
15. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.
16. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but experience-driven. U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies may apply, provided they can demonstrate the required experience and capacity described in the announcement.
17. What experience is an applicant expected to demonstrate?
Applicants must be able to demonstrate direct experience in relevant areas such as:
- Media relations
- Strategic communications
- Design and/or construction of media centers
- Purchasing and deployment of media equipment
18. Are there requirements related to working in Afghanistan?
Yes. Applicants need a proven track record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan and must show they can meet program management and reporting requirements.
19. Are Afghan organizations required to have any specific documentation?
Yes. Afghan organizations are required to demonstrate that they have a current country registration license.
20. Can a non-Afghan organization apply on its own?
No. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are not allowed to operate alone under this solicitation. They are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
21. Why does the solicitation require a partnership for non-Afghan applicants?
The announcement frames this requirement as reflecting an emphasis on local participation and on-the-ground implementation capacity in Afghanistan.
22. What is the posted date for this opportunity?
The posted date is March 28, 2013.
23. What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 28, 2013.
24. What is the archive date?
The archive date is May 28, 2013.
25. What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.501, associated with Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
26. Who is the point of contact for access or submission issues?
The point of contact provided is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
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