# Building Better Media Business Models

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-21-aw-001-01252021-building-better-media-business-models/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331075

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $120,000 (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $120,000 in total. Applications closed on March 26, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-21-AW-001-01252021 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 26, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $120,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $120,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations Civil society/non-governmental organizations Think tanks Public and private educational institutions Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. This award does not allow: Projects relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or development activities; Construction projects; Projects that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research or surveys; Commercial projects; Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; Projects that duplicate existing projects; or Illegal activities.

## What the grant funds

The project will provide training to Pakistani media outlets on new business models to generate and diversify private sector revenue and strategies for becoming more economically viable and independent. Training would target small, medium, and large media outlets, as well as independent/entrepreneurial journalists, and consist of a series of workshops combined with opportunities for individual mentorship. The workshops would be national in scope.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-21-AW-001-01252021 still open?

No. It closed on March 26, 2021.

### Who can apply for Building Better Media Business Models?

U.S. Mission to Pakistan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Building Better Media Business Models?

Closed March 26, 2021. 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 $120,000 each. About $120,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Family Health International, United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, Pakistan American Cultural Center. The program made 135 awards worth $37.6 million in that time.