OpportunityTitle: Balkh Media Information Center
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in media relations, strategic communications, and public affairs, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan announces an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to establish a Media Information Center (MIC) based in the governor&#146;s office of Balkh Province. The grant&#146;s goals will be achieved by strengthening provincial capacity to engage in proactive, effective, and truthful outreach to both public and private media. This solicitation calls for the establishment of the regional Media Information Center (MIC) to include staffing, training, operations, and equipment to provide initial assistance in disseminating accurate and timely information&#151;especially on governance and development success stories that extend the Afghanistan narrative beyond security issues and create a sense of national unity.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries &amp; submissions
GrantorContactText: Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager  &lt;br/&gt;Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan   &lt;br/&gt;