Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 010 SCA 02062013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 010 SCA 02062013
- 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 "Women and Elections Radio Program" 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 Feb 6, 2013 and posted on Feb 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 2013. (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 $160,000.00 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 radio or election projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must provide a current country registration license, competent programmatic ability, and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Women and Elections Radio Program grant opportunity is a U.S. government public diplomacy funding competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It seeks proposals for a radio program designed to educate the Afghan public about the 2014 elections, with a strong emphasis on reaching and informing women voters and motivating broad participation. The program concept is built around practical voter education and civic engagement, using radio as the delivery platform to reach audiences at scale, including communities where access to in-person outreach or other media may be limited.
The core purpose of the funded programming is to explain how the election process works in a clear, accessible way, while directly addressing issues women face as voters. Proposed content is expected to cover topics such as who is eligible to vote, what rules and procedures apply during elections, and how women can navigate real-world obstacles to participation, including challenges associated with travel to polling sites or social and security constraints. Beyond basic logistics, applicants are encouraged to include discussion of policy issues that matter to voters so the audience can connect voting to day-to-day concerns and national priorities. The opportunity also calls for objective information about the candidates and where they stand on different issues, with the intent of supporting informed decision-making rather than partisan advocacy.
The overall goal is to increase voter turnout and strengthen public understanding of why participation matters, highlighting women as a priority audience. In particular, the announcement frames women voter turnout as essential not just for the credibility and success of the elections themselves, but for Afghanistan's future and for how election outcomes may affect women and their rights, opportunities, and representation. Proposals that provide programming in both of Afghanistan's major languages, Pashto and Dari, are explicitly given priority consideration, reflecting the need for broad geographic and demographic reach.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, categorized as a public diplomacy program. The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB 13 GR 010, and the CFDA number is 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The U.S. Embassy planned to make up to three awards, with an award ceiling of $160,000 per award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, but applicants must demonstrate direct experience in radio production and broadcast and show a proven record of successfully implementing radio projects or election-related initiatives in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must be properly registered in-country, able to demonstrate strong program capacity, and able to comply with grant reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies may apply, but they are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, emphasizing local participation and on-the-ground operational capacity.
The opportunity was posted on February 6, 2013, with a proposal deadline of March 11, 2013, and an archive date of April 10, 2013. For access issues or administrative questions tied to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Women and Elections Radio Program Grant (SCAKAB 13 GR 010) - FAQs
What is the Women and Elections Radio Program grant?
It is a U.S. government public diplomacy funding competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to support a radio program that educates the Afghan public about the 2014 elections, with a strong emphasis on reaching women voters and encouraging broad participation.
Who is funding and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs as a discretionary public diplomacy grant program.
What is the main purpose of the funded radio programming?
The primary purpose is practical voter education and civic engagement: explaining how the election process works in a clear, accessible way and motivating participation, especially among women voters.
Why are women voters a priority audience for this program?
The announcement treats women voter turnout as essential to the credibility and success of the elections and important for Afghanistan's future, including how election outcomes may affect women, their rights, opportunities, and representation.
What topics should the radio program cover?
Expected topics include voter eligibility (who can vote), election rules and procedures, and practical guidance addressing obstacles women may face when participating (including travel to polling sites and social or security constraints).
Does the opportunity encourage discussion of issues beyond election logistics?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to include discussion of policy issues that matter to voters so audiences can connect voting to day-to-day concerns and national priorities.
Is candidate information allowed in the programming?
Yes. The opportunity calls for objective information about candidates and where they stand on different issues, with the intent of supporting informed decision-making rather than partisan advocacy.
What platform is the program required to use?
The delivery platform is radio, intended to reach audiences at scale, including communities where in-person outreach or other media access may be limited.
Are proposals in Pashto and Dari required?
It is not stated as a strict requirement, but proposals that provide programming in both Pashto and Dari are given priority consideration to support broad geographic and demographic reach.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB 13 GR 010. The CFDA number is 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
How many awards were expected, and what is the maximum award amount?
The U.S. Embassy planned to make up to three awards, with an award ceiling of $160,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies, provided they can demonstrate direct experience in radio production and broadcast and a proven record of successfully implementing radio projects or election-related initiatives in Afghanistan.
What additional requirements apply to Afghan organizations?
Afghan organizations must be properly registered in-country, demonstrate strong program capacity, and be able to comply with grant reporting requirements.
Can a U.S. organization apply without an Afghan partner?
No. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, emphasizing local participation and on-the-ground operational capacity.
What kind of past experience must applicants show?
Applicants must demonstrate direct experience in radio production and broadcast and show a proven record of successfully implementing radio projects or election-related initiatives in Afghanistan.
When was the opportunity posted and when were proposals due?
The opportunity was posted on February 6, 2013, and the proposal deadline was March 11, 2013.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The announcement lists an archive date of April 10, 2013, indicating the opportunity was archived after that date.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed point of contact is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
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