Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 18 AW 002 SCA 03122018

The International Women's Film Festivals grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 18 AW 002 SCA 03122018) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program administered by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. The project is designed to support, if funding is available, two international women-focused film festivals held annually over the life of the award. The festivals are intended to feature films from Afghanistan as well as films from around the world, with an emphasis on stories and creators connected to women's experiences.

A key requirement for film eligibility is that submissions must either focus on women's lives and the challenges they face or be made by women, meaning the producer or director is a woman. This framing signals that the festivals are not only cultural events but also platforms for highlighting women's perspectives, improving representation in film, and drawing attention to the realities women confront, including rights violations. The program aims to use film as a public-facing medium to build awareness and shape public opinion around women's rights issues while showcasing artistic work that centers women.

The festivals are also structured as professional and educational convenings. Beyond screenings, they are expected to include panel discussions with actors and directors, hands-on workshops, and cultural performances. An important goal is to create meaningful exchanges between Afghan cinema professionals and international counterparts, giving Afghan filmmakers and industry workers opportunities to network, learn, collaborate, and gain visibility. The grant also emphasizes providing a platform for young filmmakers to tell their own stories about Afghanistan to an international audience, suggesting an interest in emerging talent and firsthand narratives.

From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant with one expected award. The award ceiling listed is $250,000. The initial project period is 24 months (the base period), and the agency notes an option for an additional 12-month extension (option period one), allowing the program to potentially run for up to three years total. The opportunity was created on March 12, 2018, with an original application closing date of May 14, 2018. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.501, and eligibility is categorized broadly as "Others," with further eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.

  • 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 "International Women’s Film Festivals" 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 Mar 12, 2018.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2018. (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 $250,000.00 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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