PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-04: Surfing Securely
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Nepal notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Nepal offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $30,000 in total. Applications closed on June 9, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 10, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$30,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$30,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 10, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 9, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 9, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Applicants must be U.S. Graduates or alumni of a S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) • Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni. • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. • Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. • Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to submit applications but can serve as partners for implementing project activities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $30,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Executive Summary: Based on funding availability, this project will train around 150 young journalists on mobile journalism, using multimedia tools to produce quality content that has undergone fact checking. Another component of this training would be to sensitize users on digital privacy and data protection to prevent cybercrime, blackmailing, and online harassment. Background: Current Situation & Problem Statement: Mobile penetration has surged dramatically in Nepal in the recent decade. Sharecast Initiative’s survey shows 90% of individuals above 18 years own a handheld phone. As per the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, there are 36 million internet users in Nepal, more than Nepal’s official population of 29 million. While these are good data, there are also daily reports of people committing crimes via online platforms. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police publishes news of how people, especially women, are victimized. The trend of impersonating celebrities to ask for money is also on the rise. There are also reports of important accounts being hacked in Nepal. Review of Past Projects: This project will build on the successes of past Embassy supported countering mis- and disinformation projects. For example, PAS implemented its first-ever grant on curbing misinformation and disinformation that reviewed newspaper articles that were found to have misleading headlines and trained journalists on the ways of spotting misinformation, ways to fact check, and promoting responsible journalism. This will be a continued effort to support young journalists on producing quality digital content, following fact-checking procedures, and promoting safe use of internet. Proposed Project Introduction: This funding opportunity seeks to equip and empower young journalists with tools needed to produce multimedia content such as podcasts and short videos on misinformation and disinformation, digital data privacy, safe use of internet, online harassment, and online theft among others. Adolescent girls and women will know how to report if they think they are being victims of online harassment, fraud, or blackmailing. Project implementers will create and deliver training as well as awareness materials to key audiences to learn the critical thinking, technical skills, research skills needed to fight misinformation and promote responsible use of online platforms.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-04 still open?
No. It closed on June 9, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Surfing Securely?
U.S. Mission to Nepal accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Surfing Securely?
Closed June 9, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $30,000 each. About $30,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.