Deadline- March 14, 2013
Department of State – U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan has announced funding opportunity to conduct a training program for Afghan women Members of Parliament (MPs) in communications and media relations skills by focusing on practical skills in the areas of messaging, public presentation and media relations tools and invites proposals.
Topics covered in the program should include: basic communications and media relations skills, including how to develop an effective message, how to develop an effective media outreach plan, how to develop materials that are usable with the press, such as press releases, how to develop strong relationships with members of the media (print, TV and radio), and the use of Twitter and other social media platforms to project a message to the media or public.
The ultimate goal is to help women MPs more effectively communicate with members of the press as well as their constituents and other decision-makers. PAS expects that the proposals will include practical, on-air (TV or radio) exercises to improve the skills of women MPs in this arena, and that the proposal will also include MP exposure to members of the Afghan and international media so the women MPs have the opportunity to better understand the constraints and needs of journalists with respect to decisions made regarding coverage.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in communications and media training, and a proven track record of success implementing media projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must provide a current country registration license, competent programmatic ability, and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
The award period will be around 9-12 months with award ceiling is set at $100,000 per award.
How to apply?
- Be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located in website, prior to submitting an application or plan
- Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number: SCAKAB-13-GR-012-SCA-02132013
