Afghan University Media Operations Center

Post Date

June 28th 2010

Application Due Date

July 28th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKBL-10-GR-002-102706

CFDA Number(s)

19.501

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Community Development
Education
Regional Development

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Other

Eligibility is limited to: • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education (must be an NGO/PVO headquartered in Afghanistan). The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. New applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in construction and media center development, and the ability to develop and implement a program. Expertise and established relationships with indigenous NGOs and/or local officials in Afghanistan will be considered favorably.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $7700000

• Award Range:

  $7700000 - $7700000

Grant Description

The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP). Public Affairs invite Afghan or U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations to submit proposals to establish “new multimedia centers” at partner Universities in Afghanistan. The grantee will construct the new building, procure the media equipment and provide training on the equipment to appropriate university staff. The Department will have approximately $7.7 million available to award one grant for four university media centers.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

• Agency Contact:

  Kyle Thompson
  Program Officer
  US Embassy Kabul
  Public affairs Section
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Click here for preferred method of communication.

• Agency Email Address:

  ThompsonKX@state.gov

• More Information:

  http://kabul.usembassy.gov/