Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 14 GR 006 SCA 05222014
Apply for SCAKAB 14 GR 006 SCA 05222014
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Television Broadcast Trucks" 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 May 22, 2014 and posted on May 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in television broadcasting or lease/ rental of television broadcast equipment and services in Afghanistan. Applicants must provide a copy of a current registration license or business license, and television broadcast license (if required to use the television trucks). Applicants must demonstrate competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), issued a Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) for a discretionary public diplomacy assistance award focused on strengthening television broadcasting capacity in Afghanistan. Rather than offering cash funding, this opportunity is structured as a property grant, meaning successful applicants would receive specialized television broadcast trucks and associated training. The program is intended to support Afghan media organizations with the ability to produce and transmit broadcast-quality content in the field, improving coverage of events and expanding production capability outside of fixed studio environments.
Applicants could compete for one or both of two equipment options. Option 1 is a package awarded as a single combined set: one large Electronic Field Production (EFP) television truck plus one small EFP television truck designed to operate together in tandem. Because these two vehicles are intended to function as a coordinated production unit, the Department of State planned to award them together as one package rather than separately. Option 2 is a separate, individually awarded vehicle: a small television transmission truck that includes satellite broadcast capability and limited production features, aimed more at sending a signal from the field than running a full multi-vehicle production workflow. Detailed technical specifications for each vehicle were referenced in annexes to the announcement (Annex I for the Large EFP Truck, Annex II for the Small EFP Truck, and Annex III for the Small Transmission Truck), which would define the exact configuration and capabilities.
A key part of the award is that recipients would also receive a training course lasting about one week. This training is bundled with the property grant and is meant to cover both operation and maintenance of the trucks, helping ensure the equipment can be used effectively and sustained over time. In practical terms, the opportunity is not just about handing over vehicles, but also about building the capacity to keep them functioning and to integrate them into real-world broadcast operations.
Eligibility was limited to Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in television broadcasting in Afghanistan or in leasing/renting television broadcast equipment and services inside the country. Applicants were required to provide documentation such as a current registration or business license, and also a television broadcast license if one was required to operate the television trucks. Beyond licensing, applicants needed to demonstrate they had the programmatic competence to manage the equipment and comply with reporting requirements, signaling that the Embassy expected recipients to be accountable and capable of implementing the project responsibly.
The grant opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and categorized under public diplomacy activities. It did not require cost sharing or matching contributions. The posting date was May 22, 2014, with a closing date of June 24, 2014, and the listing was archived on July 24, 2014. Although the notice shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as zero, that aligns with the structure of a property grant where the primary benefit is the provision of equipment and training rather than a direct monetary award.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement and submission process, the notice directed applicants to contact Deborah Smith, Grants Manager in the PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul (Public Affairs Section) focuses on strengthening television broadcasting capacity in Afghanistan by providing specialized broadcast vehicles and related training so Afghan media organizations can produce and transmit broadcast-quality content from the field.
Is this a cash grant or a non-cash award?
This opportunity is structured as a property grant, not a cash grant. The primary benefit is the provision of equipment (television broadcast trucks) and a bundled training course, rather than direct funding.
What types of equipment are being offered?
Applicants could compete for one or both of two equipment options: (1) a combined package consisting of a large EFP television truck plus a small EFP television truck designed to operate together, and (2) a separate small television transmission truck with satellite broadcast capability and limited production features.
What is Option 1?
Option 1 is a single combined equipment package that includes one large Electronic Field Production (EFP) television truck and one small EFP television truck intended to operate together in tandem as a coordinated production unit.
Can an applicant receive only the large EFP truck or only the small EFP truck from Option 1?
No. The large EFP truck and small EFP truck in Option 1 were intended to function as a coordinated unit, and the Department of State planned to award them together as one combined package rather than separately.
What is Option 2?
Option 2 is an individually awarded small television transmission truck. It includes satellite broadcast capability and limited production features, and it is aimed more at transmitting a signal from the field than operating a full multi-vehicle production workflow.
Where are the technical specifications for the trucks described?
The detailed technical specifications were referenced in annexes to the announcement: Annex I for the Large EFP Truck, Annex II for the Small EFP Truck, and Annex III for the Small Transmission Truck. These annexes define the exact configuration and capabilities.
Does the award include training?
Yes. Recipients would also receive a training course lasting about one week. The training is bundled with the property grant.
What does the training cover?
The bundled training is intended to cover both operation and maintenance of the trucks, helping ensure recipients can use the equipment effectively and sustain it over time.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Afghan organizations or companies that have direct experience in television broadcasting in Afghanistan or experience leasing/renting television broadcast equipment and services inside Afghanistan.
What documentation were applicants required to provide?
Applicants were required to provide documentation such as a current registration or business license. Applicants also needed to provide a television broadcast license if one was required to operate the television trucks.
Are there capability or compliance expectations for applicants?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate they had the programmatic competence to manage the equipment and comply with reporting requirements, reflecting an expectation of accountability and responsible implementation.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The notice stated that cost sharing or matching contributions were not required.
Why do the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor show as zero?
The notice shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as zero because this is a property grant. The primary value is delivered through the equipment and training rather than a direct monetary award.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and categorized under public diplomacy activities.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was May 22, 2014. The closing date was June 24, 2014. The listing was archived on July 24, 2014.
Who should applicants contact for access issues or questions about the announcement and submission process?
The notice directed applicants to contact Deborah Smith, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
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