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SCAISB-21-AW-001-01252021: Building Better Media Business Models

Closed Closed March 26, 2021 Opportunity SCAISB-21-AW-001-01252021 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$120,000
• Award floor$100,000
• Total funding$120,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

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)

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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $120,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

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