PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for the organization of youth engagement regarding the 2014 Afghan Presidential Elections. The organizations conducting local group discussions both in person and online with Afghan youth (both male and female) emphasizing the importance of the upcoming Afghan Presidential Elections and leading discussions on what they view as the future of Afghanistan. The target age group is age 17-24.
These discussions will take place throughout the year, leading up to the 2014 elections, with the goal of fostering credible and inclusive elections by emphasizing their importance of youth engagement in the process and their involvement in determining the future of Afghanistan.
A core part of the program is to link youth through connection technology from one province to another, in fostering a sense of a national debate of significant issues. The intent is both to explain the significance of these historic elections and to increase understanding and encourage participation among Afghan youth, thereby expressing confidence in the future of Afghanistan and the peaceful transfer of power.
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-12-AW-020-SCA-08142012
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Agency Name: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Youth engagement in national debate on the presidential elections and the future of Afghanistan.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s): 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in youth engagement via programs and online discussion groups. The organization should have the ability to record, produce and distribute taped discussions via the radio, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Important Dates:
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 10, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 10, 2012
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