Balkh University Media Operations Center
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Balkh University Media Operations Center: The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section seeks to enhance the Faculty of Journalism at Balkh University by constructing and equipping a new Media Operations Center (MOC). This building will enable the faculty and students to put into practical application the theories they have learned in the classroom. This will enable the University to promote and teach state-of-the-art media technologies and techniques.The MOC shall contain the following key elements:1) Radio recording and production studio with broadcast capability. The radio studio shall include soundproofing and controlled access consistent with industry best practices as well as adequate space for student observation during its operation;2) Television recording and production studio (not including broadcast capability). The television studio shall include soundproofing, lighting, and controlled access consistent with industry best practices as adequate space for student observation during its operation;3) Print production facility capable of producing newspapers and basic desktop publishing.
Federal Grant Title: | Balkh University Media Operations Center |
Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
Grant Categories: | Other |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-CA-013-SCA-03012013 |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
CFDA Numbers: | 19.501 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
Current Application Deadline: | Apr 22, 2013 |
Original Application Deadline: | Apr 01, 2013 |
Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2013 |
Creation Date: | Mar 27, 2013 |
Archive Date: | May 01, 2013 |
Total Program Funding: | $3,800,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Category Explanation
- Construction and procurement for media education facility
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in construction projects of a similar nature including the construction of television and radio studios and installation of radio, television, and printing equipment. The Applicant should have a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan and Balkh Province. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
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