Women?s Issues Messaging Campaign
 
  				The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition inviting all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Cooperative Agreement to create innovative and thought-provoking messaging to raise public awareness on issues related to women for the “16 Days Campaign to End Gender Violence” and “International Women’s Day.” This awardee is expected to create messaging for public outreach, in close collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, following the annual international themes for these events. The awardee is expected to design, purchase, print, display, and distribute messaging materials (see details below) to all provinces in Afghanistan. Messaging materials will make an impact and engage the general public with the aim of improving attitudes and behavior toward gender equality.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 08/25/2014 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					SCA-KAB-14-CA-016-06252014					
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, non-profit organizations with direct experience with messaging and awareness-building campaigns, distribution of related materials, as well as programming, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. For-profit entities are not eligible for this opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					07/26/2014					
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
					$300,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $250,000.00 to $300,000.00