Afghanistan-Pakistan Journalist Exchange Program
 
  				The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, invites all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to establish and enhance bilateral exchange programs between independent media from Afghanistan and Pakistan. This initiative is expected to encourage unbiased reporting and to promote stronger ties between media from both countries as a means to improve the accuracy of reporting about bilateral issues. This two-year project will facilitate professional connections between key media players from the two countries through exchange visits and shared reporting.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 07/05/2014 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					SCAKAB-14-CA-002-SCA-05052014					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Cooperative Agreement					
Number of Awards Available
					1					
Other Categories
				 
					Public Diplomacy					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in communication, media production, and journalism, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					06/05/2014					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan					
E-mail Address
					KabulPASProposals@state.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$600,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $400,000.00 to $600,000.00