Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 006 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 (Pashto Language)." The goal is to help prepare Afghan audiences for upcoming elections by increasing public understanding of the electoral process, highlighting key election-related issues, and encouraging citizens to participate in civic life and exercise their rights. In practical terms, the project is framed as a media and public engagement effort designed to inform, involve, and motivate the public through structured discussion and audience interaction, with an emphasis on elections and the rule of law as it connects to elections.
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would typically carry out the day-to-day implementation while also coordinating closely with the U.S. government on program direction, oversight, and performance expectations. The program anticipates issuing one award, with an award ceiling of $325,000. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501 and was created on April 13, 2017, with an original application deadline of June 14, 2017. Eligibility is described broadly in the notice as "others" (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement), indicating that a range of organization types may be able to apply depending on the specific eligibility language in the complete solicitation.
The core deliverable is the production and broadcast of twelve live debate programs in Pashto over a twelve-month period. Each episode must be one hour long and focus on substantive election-related themes, including major issues shaping the elections, how Afghanistan's electoral process works, and rule-of-law topics that affect or safeguard the integrity of elections. The live format is a central feature: episodes are to be filmed in front of a studio audience of 100 people or more, emphasizing public participation and creating an environment where community perspectives can be directly incorporated into the discussion.
The debate structure is expected to combine multiple channels of engagement rather than relying solely on a panel discussion. Each show should feature an expert panel debating the episode's topic, active participation from the in-studio audience, and mechanisms for broader public interaction through viewer and listener questions and comments. This design implies that applicants would need to plan not only for production quality and broadcast logistics, but also for audience recruitment, moderation, question collection, and editorial processes that allow real-time or near-real-time public input while maintaining a clear, civil, and informative discussion.
Broadcast distribution requirements are also explicit: the recipient is responsible for ensuring the programs air on both television and radio. That implies the implementing organization must either have direct broadcast capacity or secure partnerships with TV and radio outlets to guarantee carriage, scheduling, and reach. Because the debates are live, the project also involves additional coordination and risk management associated with live programming, such as studio operations, timing, guest coordination, audience management, and adherence to any applicable broadcast standards.
In terms of performance period, the Department of State indicates an intention to fund an initial 12-month base period, with options for two additional 12-month periods (option period one and option period two). This means the project could potentially run for up to three years total if the options are exercised, typically contingent on factors like funding availability, satisfactory performance, and continued program relevance. Overall, the opportunity is essentially seeking an organization that can combine civic education content, credible debate facilitation, and professional multi-platform broadcast execution to help Afghan Pashto-speaking audiences better understand elections and feel encouraged to participate.Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 006 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 (Pashto 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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