# Promoting Civic Leadership & Participation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-22-aw-12-01072022-promoting-civic-leadership-participation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337260

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $350,000 (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $350,000 in total. Applications closed on March 9, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-22-AW-12-01072022 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 9, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $350,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

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

The following non-profit only organizations are eligible to apply: • Non-governmental organizations • Civil society organizations • Think tanks • Public and private educational institutions. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to Pakistan is pleased to announce an open competition for grant proposals contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), PAS seeks proposals for a two-year project to develop a civic leadership program at the Karakuram International University (KIU), Hunza in support of U.S. goals to support and promote human rights. Specifically, PAS envisions a project linking an accredited, four-year Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a Pakistani higher education institution in the northern Hunza district of Gilgit-Baltistan, home to the Ismaili minority sect, which will promote inclusivity and create a sustainable program that will continue to support human rights for disadvantaged communities in Pakistan. The U.S. higher education institution must have expertise in developing curricula, pedagogy and research capacity on civic engagement and participation, with emphasis on issues of minority rights, social justice and inclusivity. Particular focus should be given to the history and role of student activism and civic engagement in fostering social change. The project will foster leadership skills and community service, equipping students with the knowledge needed to make a positive impact in their community. The project will also build long-term, self-sustaining relationships between minority communities in the United States and Pakistan. The implementer will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization, that meets U.S. and Pakistan technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: https://pak.usembassy.gov/

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-22-AW-12-01072022 still open?

No. It closed on March 9, 2022.

### Who can apply for Promoting Civic Leadership & Participation?

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 Promoting Civic Leadership & Participation?

Closed March 9, 2022. 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 $350,000 each. About $350,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.