Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 017 SCA 07312012
Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 017 SCA 07312012
- 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 "Radio Programming for 2012 2013" 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 Jul 31, 2012 and posted on Jul 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2012. (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 $230,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 radio programming and broadcast, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Non Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced an open competition for grant funding under a Request for Proposals titled "Radio Programming for 2012-2013." The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs and falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). It is a discretionary grant program focused on civil society and women, with PAS indicating it expected to make multiple awards and inviting applicants to propose one or more radio broadcast projects that fit the concepts described in the announcement.
The central purpose of the grant is to support radio programming in Afghanistan, with a strong emphasis on content that addresses issues affecting women and their families and highlights the importance of sustained women's participation in building Afghanistan's future. The announcement specifically frames women's involvement as critical across sectors and across regions, suggesting programming could touch many aspects of public life such as education, health, economic participation, civic engagement, and community decision-making, as long as it reinforces the broader theme of strengthening Afghan society through inclusive participation. PAS Kabul encouraged applicants to submit proposals for "some or all" of the broadcast concepts outlined in the full RFP, implying that both targeted, single-program proposals and broader programming packages could be competitive depending on quality and fit.
Language and accessibility are a core requirement in this opportunity. Applicants were asked to produce broadcasts in both Dari and Pashto wherever possible, and proposals had to clearly state which language or languages would be used. This requirement signals that the Embassy was aiming for wide geographic and demographic reach, reducing language barriers and increasing the likelihood that programming would be accessible to diverse audiences across Afghanistan.
Funding details indicate that PAS anticipated issuing about three awards, with an award ceiling of $230,000. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which typically lowers barriers for qualified organizations that can demonstrate strong implementation capacity but may not have additional funding to contribute. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," clarified in the announcement as related to civil society and women.
Eligibility was intentionally broad but tied to demonstrated capability. The competition was open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, but applicants needed direct experience in radio programming and broadcasting and a proven track record implementing projects in Afghanistan. In addition, any non-Afghan organization or company was required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, reflecting an expectation of local collaboration, local knowledge, and on-the-ground operational capacity. This partnership requirement also suggests that proposals likely needed to demonstrate how local partners would contribute to production, distribution, audience engagement, or program sustainability.
The timeline for the competition shows it was posted and created on July 31, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2012, and an archive date of September 29, 2012. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants Manager, Cynthia Rafferty, at the Public Affairs Section in Kabul via KabulPDProposals@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Radio Programming for 2012-2013 (U.S. Embassy Kabul, PAS)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is titled "Radio Programming for 2012-2013."
Which office is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
Which U.S. government entity issued the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What CFDA number applies to this program?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501, "Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan."
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a discretionary grant program.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central purpose is to support radio programming in Afghanistan, with a strong emphasis on content that addresses issues affecting women and their families and highlights the importance of sustained women's participation in building Afghanistan's future.
What thematic focus does PAS Kabul emphasize?
The announcement frames women's involvement as critical across sectors and across regions, and encourages programming that reinforces strengthening Afghan society through inclusive participation.
What kinds of topics could radio programming cover under this opportunity?
Programming could touch many aspects of public life (as framed in the announcement), including education, health, economic participation, civic engagement, and community decision-making, as long as it aligns with the broader theme of sustained women's participation and strengthening Afghan society.
Does an applicant have to propose all broadcast concepts in the RFP?
No. PAS Kabul encouraged applicants to submit proposals for "some or all" of the broadcast concepts, meaning applicants could propose one or more radio broadcast projects that fit the concepts described.
Can an applicant submit more than one proposed project?
Yes. Applicants were invited to propose one or more radio broadcast projects that fit the RFP concepts.
What languages are expected for the broadcasts?
Applicants were asked to produce broadcasts in both Dari and Pashto wherever possible.
Do proposals need to specify the broadcast language(s)?
Yes. Proposals had to clearly state which language or languages would be used.
Why is the language requirement important in this opportunity?
The announcement signals an aim for wide geographic and demographic reach by reducing language barriers and making programming accessible to diverse audiences across Afghanistan.
How many awards did PAS expect to make?
PAS indicated it expected to make multiple awards, and the funding details suggest approximately three awards were anticipated.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $230,000.
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified in the announcement as related to civil society and women.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, provided they meet the experience requirements described in the announcement.
What experience is required to be considered eligible?
Applicants needed direct experience in radio programming and broadcasting and a proven track record implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Are partnerships required for non-Afghan applicants?
Yes. Any non-Afghan organization or company was required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
What does the partnership requirement suggest PAS was looking for?
The requirement reflects an expectation of local collaboration, local knowledge, and on-the-ground operational capacity. It also suggests proposals would need to show how Afghan partners would contribute to production, distribution, audience engagement, or program sustainability.
When was the opportunity posted?
The competition was posted and created on July 31, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 29, 2012.
Who should applicants contact to access the full announcement or request help?
Applicants were directed to contact the Grants Manager, Cynthia Rafferty, at the Public Affairs Section in Kabul.
What email address is provided for questions or access to the full RFP?
The email address provided is KabulPDProposals@state.gov.
Does the announcement indicate a focus area beyond radio as a medium?
The announcement is centered on radio programming, and it ties the activity focus to civil society and women, with women and families as the emphasized content area within Afghanistan.
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