Afghan University Media Operations Center

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	Federal Grant Title:	Afghan University Media Operations Center
	CFDA Number:	19.501
	CFDA Description:	Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
	Federal Agency Name:	US Mission to Afghanistan
	Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development Education Regional Development
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAKBL-10-GR-002-102706
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jun 28, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jun 28, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 28, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 28, 2010
	Archive Date:	Aug 27, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$7,700,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$7,700,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$7,700,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: 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 - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.
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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://kabul.usembassy.gov/
Grant Announcement Contact: Kyle Thompson Program Officer US Embassy Kabul Public affairs Section
Click here for preferred method of communication. [ThompsonKX@state.gov]
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