Closed · SCAKAB-21-CA-004-SCA-04052021 · CFDA 19.501 · Discretionary

Arts and Activism

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$300K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 9, 2021
Close date
4
Expected awards

The verdict

Arts and Activism is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Afghanistan that offered $300,000 -- $500,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$300K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
4
expected awards
19.501
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Arts and Activism - is cataloged under number SCAKAB-21-CA-004-SCA-04052021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.501, posted by U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 9, 2021 and last updated on May 17, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $300,000 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $125,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 9, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$300,000 -- $500,000

Close Date

June 9, 2021

Posted

April 9, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a project that enables civil society activists and artists to bring their key messages to life using a variety of artistic mediums.Based on funding availability, this project will support art-focused organizations or non-governmental organizations who partner with artists to articulate key messages related to peace and reconciliation, tolerance and peace, and respect for the rights for all, through visual art, music, drama, and film to bring about positive changes in society. Tying these key messages with the appropriate medium will help established community organizations communicate in new ways that resonate with different segments of society. By opening new avenues of communication through the arts, the project will broaden the ability of civil society activists to raise public awareness and strengthen their efforts to advocate effectively for peace and reconciliation, tolerance and unity, and respect for the rights of all citizens.Artistic and advocacy capabilities are critical to the success of this project. Art-based organizations who do not have advocacy and community engagement expertise may need to partner with an NGO that has these capabilities. NGOs that do not have knowledge of and expertise in the proposed artistic medium will likely need to partner with artists or an arts-based NGO to successfully carry out this project.PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with the option to extend for one additional 12-month period.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Grants Manager Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Kabul

Key Dates

Posted April 9, 2021
Close Date June 9, 2021
Archive Date July 9, 2021
Last Updated May 17, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Arts and Activism", offered by U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.501. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a project that enab...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 9, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $300,000 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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