Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 008 SCA 04252017
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan (Public Affairs Section) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Training Courses for Afghan Journalists at the Centre for Excellence in Journalism" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB-17-AW-008 / SCA-04252017). The program is designed to strengthen Afghan media capacity by supporting the participation of Afghan journalists in professional training courses delivered by the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) in Karachi, Pakistan. The anticipated implementation window for the described activities runs from August 2017 through July 2018.
Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity, applicants are asked to propose a plan to send at least 70 Afghan journalists to CEJ trainings, structured as a minimum of seven trips with about 10 participants per trip. A key inclusion requirement is that at least 30 percent of the participating journalists must be women, reflecting an emphasis on access and representation in professional development opportunities. Each trip must also include an interpreter/coordinator, indicating the awardee is expected to manage both language support and on-the-ground logistics to ensure participants can fully engage with the training and that travel and coordination run smoothly.
The grant focuses on practical, newsroom-relevant skills and contemporary journalism competencies. The notice points to examples of CEJ course topics offered in 2016 that would be beneficial for Afghan journalists if repeated, such as TV news reporting, investigative reporting, writing and production, social media training, print and digital news, newsroom management, business and economic reporting, basics of reporting and writing, reporting for television news, photojournalism, TV production, and backpack multimedia. These examples signal the kind of skill areas applicants should anticipate supporting: a mix of core reporting fundamentals, broadcast and multimedia production, digital/social distribution, and editorial leadership or management skills.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of State expects a more involved partnership with the award recipient than a standard grant, including coordination during implementation and potentially more hands-on oversight or collaboration. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501. The agency expected to make one award, with an award ceiling of $150,000.
The planned performance period is 12 months as a base period, with the possibility of two additional 12-month option years (option years one and two). In other words, while the initial project period is one year, the structure allows for continuation and scaling across up to three years total if options are exercised, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Eligibility is broadly categorized as "Others" (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement). The opportunity was created on April 25, 2017, and the original closing date for applications was June 26, 2017.Apply for SCAKAB 17 AW 008 SCA 04252017
- 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 "Training Courses for Afghan Journalists at the Centre for Excellence in Journalism" 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 25, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 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 $150,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Training Courses for Afghan Journalists at the Centre for Excellence in Journalism."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, Public Affairs Section.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB-17-AW-008, and it is also referenced as SCA-04252017.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen Afghan media capacity by supporting Afghan journalists to participate in professional training courses.
Where will the training take place?
The trainings are delivered by the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) in Karachi, Pakistan.
Who are the intended participants?
The intended participants are Afghan journalists who will attend CEJ professional training courses.
How many Afghan journalists must be supported under the proposed plan?
Applicants are asked to propose a plan to send at least 70 Afghan journalists to CEJ trainings.
How should travel to the trainings be structured?
The plan should be structured as a minimum of seven trips, with about 10 participants per trip.
Is there a gender participation requirement?
Yes. At least 30 percent of the participating journalists must be women.
Does each trip require additional staffing support?
Yes. Each trip must include an interpreter/coordinator, indicating the awardee is expected to manage language support and on-the-ground logistics.
What kinds of skills or topics are expected to be covered by the training?
The grant focuses on practical, newsroom-relevant skills and contemporary journalism competencies. Example CEJ course topics referenced include TV news reporting, investigative reporting, writing and production, social media training, print and digital news, newsroom management, business and economic reporting, basics of reporting and writing, reporting for television news, photojournalism, TV production, and backpack multimedia.
Are the listed course topics mandatory?
The notice provides examples of course topics offered in 2016 that would be beneficial if repeated, signaling the types of skills applicants should anticipate supporting.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves a more involved partnership with the Department of State than a standard grant, including coordination during implementation and potentially more hands-on oversight or collaboration.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
What is the anticipated implementation window for the described activities?
The anticipated implementation window runs from August 2017 through July 2018.
What is the length of the performance period?
The planned performance period is 12 months as a base period.
Are there option years beyond the initial 12-month period?
Yes. There is the possibility of two additional 12-month option years (option year one and option year two), allowing for up to three years total if options are exercised.
Are option years guaranteed?
No. The notice states option years are subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly categorized as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 25, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date for applications was June 26, 2017.
What is the core deliverable applicants should plan around?
Based on the notice, the core deliverable is enabling participation of at least 70 Afghan journalists in CEJ trainings through at least seven trips, while meeting the minimum women participation requirement and ensuring each trip includes an interpreter/coordinator.
What logistical responsibilities are implied for the awardee?
The notice implies the awardee is responsible for organizing participant travel in multiple cohorts, coordinating the interpreter/coordinator role for each trip, and supporting the conditions needed for participants to fully engage with the training.
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