2012 London Olympics Run-Up TV and Radio Programming

The summary for the 2012 London Olympics Run-Up TV and Radio Programming grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

2012 London Olympics Run-Up TV and Radio Programming: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Request for Proposal (RFP). Kabul PAS invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a television and radio programming project highlighting the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics. Kabul PAS seeks to fund a series of television and radio shows providing Afghan viewers insight and background on the Olympics, Afghanistan's involvement and the efforts of their aspiring Olympians, and the live presentation of the Opening Ceremony which will take place on 27 July 2012. The 8 episode series at a minimum will provide general information on the Olympics (i.e., Origins, History, and Importance), highlight the Afghan Olympic effort, showcase Afghan athletes that will be participating in the Olympics and their back stories, and highlight their journey to London. The 8th and final episode would be the live airing of the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

Federal Grant Title:	2012 London Olympics Run-Up TV and Radio Programming
Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Grant Categories:	Other
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAKAB-12-AW-004-SCA-04032012
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
CFDA Numbers:	19.501
CFDA Descriptions:	Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Current Application Deadline:	May 03, 2012
Original Application Deadline:	May 03, 2012
Posted Date:	Apr 03, 2012
Creation Date:	Apr 03, 2012
Archive Date:	Jun 02, 2012
Total Program Funding:	$250,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$250,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Category Explanation: Television and radio programming
Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in Afghanistan's media environment and a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Grant Announcement Contact: Cynthia Rafferty Grants Manager U.S. Embassy Kabul

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