Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 014 SCA 03012013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 014 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 "Nangarhar 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 24, 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 Nangarhar Province. Non Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nangarhar University Media Operations Center grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 CA 014 SCA 03012013) is a U.S. government-funded initiative run through the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would not only deliver the project but would also coordinate closely with the U.S. government during planning, execution, and oversight. The purpose is to strengthen the Faculty of Journalism at Nangarhar University by building and outfitting a dedicated Media Operations Center (MOC) so students and faculty can move beyond classroom theory and gain hands-on experience with modern media production tools, workflows, and professional standards.
At its core, the project is both a construction and procurement effort for an educational media facility. The MOC is intended to be a practical training environment where journalism students can learn contemporary media technologies and techniques in conditions that resemble professional news and production settings. The facility is planned to include three major functional components. First, it will house a radio recording and production studio with broadcast capability. This radio space is expected to follow industry best practices, including soundproofing and controlled access, and it must also be designed with enough room for students to observe live operations while training is underway. Second, the MOC will include a television recording and production studio, specifically without broadcast capability, but still built to professional standards with soundproofing, appropriate lighting, controlled access, and space for student observation during studio operation. Third, the facility will include a print production area capable of producing newspapers and supporting basic desktop publishing, allowing students to train in print layout, editorial production, and physical output in a single integrated setting.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $3,800,000, with the expectation of a single award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive, though strong proposals typically still demonstrate value, realism, and the capacity to manage costs responsibly. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.501, which is tied to Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting that the project fits within broader public diplomacy goals such as education support, capacity building, and professional development through institutional strengthening.
Eligibility is intentionally broad but experience-heavy. The competition is open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, but applicants must show direct, relevant experience with comparable construction projects, specifically including the construction of television and radio studios and the installation of radio, television, and printing equipment. Just as important, applicants are expected to show a proven track record implementing projects in Afghanistan, and especially in Nangarhar Province, which signals the government is prioritizing local operational familiarity, logistics capability, and the ability to deliver in the regional context. Non-Afghan entities are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, reinforcing the expectation that local engagement and local capacity are integral to successful delivery.
The opportunity was posted March 1, 2013, created March 27, 2013, and originally set to close April 3, 2013, with the closing date later extended to April 24, 2013. The archive date is May 3, 2013, indicating the solicitation is no longer active but remains a reference point for how similar projects are framed. For proposal submission questions or access issues tied to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Nangarhar University Media Operations Center grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. government-funded initiative to strengthen the Faculty of Journalism at Nangarhar University by building and outfitting a dedicated Media Operations Center (MOC) so students and faculty can gain hands-on experience with modern media production tools, workflows, and professional standards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 13 CA 014 SCA 03012013.
Which U.S. government office is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean for project implementation?
It means the awardee would deliver the project while coordinating closely with the U.S. government during planning, execution, and oversight.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen Nangarhar University's journalism program by creating a practical training environment where students can learn contemporary media technologies and techniques in conditions resembling professional news and production settings.
Is this project focused on construction, equipment, or both?
Both. The project is described as a construction and procurement effort for an educational media facility.
What is the Media Operations Center (MOC) intended to provide to students and faculty?
The MOC is intended to move students and faculty beyond classroom theory by providing hands-on experience with modern media production tools, workflows, and professional standards.
What major components are planned for the Media Operations Center?
The facility is planned to include three major functional components: (1) a radio recording and production studio with broadcast capability, (2) a television recording and production studio without broadcast capability, and (3) a print production area capable of producing newspapers and supporting basic desktop publishing.
Will the radio studio have broadcast capability?
Yes. The radio recording and production studio is expected to have broadcast capability.
What design and operational features are expected for the radio studio?
The radio space is expected to follow industry best practices, including soundproofing and controlled access. It must also be designed with enough room for students to observe live operations while training is underway.
Will the television studio have broadcast capability?
No. The television recording and production studio is specifically described as being without broadcast capability.
What design and operational features are expected for the television studio?
The television studio is expected to be built to professional standards with soundproofing, appropriate lighting, controlled access, and space for student observation during studio operation.
What is included in the print production area?
The print production area is intended to be capable of producing newspapers and supporting basic desktop publishing so students can train in print layout, editorial production, and physical output in a single integrated setting.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $3,800,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates the expectation of a single award.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 19.501.
What does CFDA 19.501 relate to in this context?
It is tied to Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting broader public diplomacy goals such as education support, capacity building, and professional development through institutional strengthening.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, subject to the experience and partnership expectations described in the opportunity.
What experience must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants must show direct, relevant experience with comparable construction projects, including construction of television and radio studios and installation of radio, television, and printing equipment.
Is Afghanistan-specific implementation experience required?
Applicants are expected to show a proven track record implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Is experience in Nangarhar Province specifically important?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes experience in Afghanistan, especially in Nangarhar Province, signaling a priority on local operational familiarity, logistics capability, and the ability to deliver in the regional context.
Do non-Afghan entities need a local partner?
Yes. Non-Afghan entities are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on March 1, 2013, and created on March 27, 2013.
What was the original closing date and the extended closing date?
The original closing date was April 3, 2013, and it was later extended to April 24, 2013.
What is the archive date, and what does it imply about the opportunity status?
The archive date is May 3, 2013, indicating the solicitation is no longer active but remains a reference point for how similar projects are framed.
Who is the point of contact for proposal submission questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Where is the point of contact located?
The point of contact is with the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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