Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 GR 003 SCA 03222016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 GR 003 SCA 03222016
- 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 "Television Drama Series to Combat Violent Extremism" 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 23, 2016 and posted on Mar 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $1,500,000.00 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. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Kabul, announced a discretionary grant opportunity called "Television Drama Series to Combat Violent Extremism" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 GR 003 SCA 03222016). The focus is on creating and broadcasting a television drama series aimed at countering violent extremism among young people in contemporary Afghan society. The core idea is to use an engaging, entertainment-driven format to reach youth audiences with stories that reflect real pressures in their lives while encouraging healthier choices and critical thinking.
The proposed series is expected to center on young characters dealing with everyday frustrations, limited opportunities, and the kind of social and economic stress that can make extremist messaging feel appealing. Rather than delivering a purely educational or overtly didactic message, the drama is meant to be grounded in realistic situations while still offering high-quality creative storytelling. That includes resonant narratives, well-developed characters, and sophisticated production values. The show should be compelling enough to attract viewers on entertainment merit, while repeatedly placing characters in believable scenarios where they must choose between universal values like tolerance and peace or the "dark world" of extremism.
A key requirement is that the characters be aspirational and serve as positive role models for young people facing similar dilemmas. In practice, this suggests story arcs where youth encounter recruitment pressures, misinformation, identity struggles, peer influence, or family conflict, and then learn, adapt, and grow through new experiences and better support systems. The intent is not just to condemn extremism, but to dramatize the decision points and consequences in a way that helps viewers think through alternatives and recognize constructive paths forward.
The opportunity also emphasizes reach and reinforcement beyond the televised episodes. The series is expected to be amplified through social media and other channels, extending the conversation, increasing audience engagement, and helping the themes travel further than the broadcast alone. While the notice does not list specific platform requirements in the excerpt, the expectation is clearly a multi-channel approach that supports audience interaction and broader visibility.
Administratively, the opportunity is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under CFDA 19.501, posted March 23, 2016, with a closing date of May 25, 2016. The agency is listed as DOS-AFG. The award ceiling is $1,500,000, and the program anticipated making one award. The performance period is structured as a 15-month base period, with the possibility of two additional 12-month option periods (option years one and two). This structure signals an intent to fund not only initial development and broadcast, but potentially continued production, additional seasons, or extended dissemination if the project performs well and remains aligned with program goals.
FAQs: Television Drama Series to Combat Violent Extremism (SCAKAB 16 GR 003 SCA 03222016)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Television Drama Series to Combat Violent Extremism."
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Kabul.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 16 GR 003 SCA 03222016.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument (Funding Instrument Type: Grant).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 19.501.
When was this opportunity posted, and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2016, and the closing date was May 25, 2016.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making one award.
Which agency is listed for this opportunity?
The agency is listed as DOS-AFG.
What is the overall purpose of the funded project?
The project is intended to create and broadcast a television drama series aimed at countering violent extremism among young people in contemporary Afghan society by using an engaging, entertainment-driven format.
Who is the primary target audience?
The primary audience is young people (youth) in contemporary Afghan society.
What kind of program is expected to be produced?
A television drama series is expected, designed to be compelling as entertainment while repeatedly presenting believable scenarios related to extremist pressures and healthier alternatives.
Does the series need to be educational or explicitly instructional?
The series is not expected to be purely educational or overtly didactic. It should be grounded in realistic situations and delivered through high-quality creative storytelling rather than direct lecturing.
What themes and situations should the drama portray?
The series is expected to center on young characters facing everyday frustrations, limited opportunities, and social and economic stressors that can make extremist messaging feel appealing. It should dramatize recruitment pressures, misinformation, identity struggles, peer influence, and family conflict, along with the decision points and consequences tied to these pressures.
How should the series approach the topic of violent extremism?
Instead of only condemning extremism, the series should dramatize realistic decision points and consequences in a way that helps viewers think through alternatives, recognize constructive paths, and encourage critical thinking.
What values should the drama reinforce?
The storylines should repeatedly place characters in believable scenarios where they must choose between universal values such as tolerance and peace or the "dark world" of extremism.
Are there requirements related to characters and role models?
Yes. A key requirement is that characters be aspirational and serve as positive role models for young people facing similar dilemmas, showing learning, adaptation, and growth through new experiences and better support systems.
How important is production quality and storytelling?
The opportunity emphasizes high-quality creative storytelling, including resonant narratives, well-developed characters, and sophisticated production values. The show should be strong enough to attract viewers on entertainment merit.
Is broadcasting alone sufficient, or is a wider engagement strategy expected?
Broadcasting alone is not the only expectation. The series is expected to be amplified through social media and other channels to extend the conversation, increase audience engagement, and broaden visibility beyond televised episodes.
Are specific social media platforms required?
The excerpt does not list specific platform requirements. It indicates an expectation of a multi-channel approach that supports audience interaction and reinforcement beyond broadcast.
What is the performance period for the grant?
The performance period includes a 15-month base period, with the possibility of two additional 12-month option periods (option years one and two).
What do the option periods suggest about the project scope?
The base-plus-options structure suggests an intent to support initial development and broadcast and potentially continue production, additional seasons, or extended dissemination if the project performs well and stays aligned with program goals.
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