Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 005 SCA 04132017
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan (Public Affairs Section in Kabul) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Debates on Key Issues - Preparing the Afghan Population for Elections (Dari Language)" under Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 17 AW 005 SCA 04132017. The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementer should expect an active partnership with the U.S. government during planning and execution rather than operating entirely independently. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 and was posted on April 13, 2017, with an original application deadline of June 14, 2017. PAS Kabul anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of up to $325,000.
The core purpose of the project is civic-focused public information and engagement ahead of Afghan elections. The grant is designed to help prepare the Afghan population for upcoming elections by increasing public understanding of key election-related issues, improving familiarity with the electoral process in Afghanistan, and encouraging citizens to participate civically and exercise their rights. A central theme is strengthening awareness of rule of law as it connects to elections, which can include topics like electoral integrity, legal frameworks governing voting and candidacy, dispute resolution mechanisms, and citizens' rights and responsibilities within the election system.
The selected recipient would be responsible for producing and broadcasting a series of twelve live debate programs in Dari over a twelve-month period. Each episode must be one hour long and structured around a debate format that brings together an expert panel to discuss the episode's theme. The shows are intended to be interactive rather than purely panel-driven: each episode should be filmed live in front of a studio audience of 100 people or more, incorporate direct participation from that in-studio audience, and include ways for the wider public to engage by submitting questions and comments as viewers and listeners. This implies the implementer must plan for audience recruitment and management, live production logistics, moderation that can handle real-time audience interaction, and reliable channels for remote participation (for example, call-ins, SMS, or other message-based inputs, depending on feasibility and local conditions).
A key implementation requirement is distribution across both television and radio. The recipient is not only expected to produce the content, but also to ensure it is aired on TV and broadcast on radio, which typically involves securing broadcast partnerships, scheduling airtime, and meeting technical standards for both formats. Because the shows are live, the recipient must also be capable of handling the added operational demands of live transmission, including contingency planning for technical failures, editorial controls appropriate to a debate setting, and coordination among production staff, panelists, and broadcasters.
The initial performance period is planned for 12 months (the base period), with the possibility of continued funding through two additional 12-month option periods (option period one and option period two). In practical terms, this structure suggests PAS Kabul may continue the program for up to three years total if performance and funding priorities support renewal, but only the first 12 months are guaranteed under the initial award. Eligible applicants are described broadly as "others" (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice), indicating the competition may be open to a range of qualified organizations that can demonstrate the capacity to produce live Dari-language programming, manage public-facing civic content responsibly, and deliver nationwide or targeted broadcast reach via TV and radio.Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 005 SCA 04132017
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Debates on Key Issues – Preparing the Afghan Population for Elections (Dari Language)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $325,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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