Completion of Herat University Media Operations Center

Post Date

January 25th 2013

Application Due Date

February 27th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKAB-13-CA-008-SCA-01222013

CFDA Number(s)

19.501

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Public Diplomacy Program

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in electrical systems installation, sound paneling for radio and television recording studios, computer network planning and installation, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate 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.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $325000

• Award Range:

  $None - $325000

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for the completion of the PAS-funded Media Operations Center (MOC) at Herat University. See Section III below for Eligibility Requirements. PAS seeks to make improvements to the MOC at Herat University to achieve full operational capability. The MOC is intended to support the Universityуs School of Journalism by providing an on-campus facility equipped with state-of-the-art radio recording, production, and broadcast equipment; television recording and production equipment; print production equipment; and classroom and office space.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

• Agency Contact:

  Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Inquiries & Submissions

• Agency Email Address:

  KabulPDProposals@state.gov