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SCAISB-23-AW-006-02282023: Journalist Capacity Building Programs (Multiple Projects)

Closed Closed May 1, 2023 Opportunity SCAISB-23-AW-006-02282023

This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Pakistan notices from 2023.

U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $685,000 in total. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 28, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedFebruary 28, 2023
DeadlineMay 1, 2023
Archived by Grants.govMay 31, 2023

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Think tanks (Not-for-profit)• Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments)

Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

Based on funding availability, the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in Islamabad, Pakistan (hereafter referred to as “PDS”) solicits proposals for multiple funding opportunities for projects to train and build capacity among Pakistani journalists, including traditional media practitioners, digital media professionals, vloggers, and documentary makers, among others. These projects aim to increase the Pakistani media's ability to report accurately, combat misinformation, and develop the capacity to produce factual, data-driven, and investigative journalism on complex issues such as energy and environmental concerns, economic growth and development, and civil society issues. These projects will address Mission Pakistan goals by strengthening the country’s press and civil society and by empowering local media actors to play a critical role in providing accurate, balanced, and quality information. The projects outlined below are intended to be nationwide. The projects vary in their target audiences and funding amounts. All projects should be completed within 12 to 18 months. In response to this NOFO, organizations may submit proposals for multiple projects, but applicants must submit a separate Applicant Summary Coversheet (see Attachment 1) for each proposal that clearly outlines for which project the application is intended. Applicants who submit one (1) proposal covering more than one (1) project will not be considered for funding.

Category: Other.

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

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan (19.501) awarded $37.6 million across 135 grant awards, an average of $278,436 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Family Health InternationalNorth Carolina2$5.5 million
United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan8$3.7 million
Pakistan American Cultural Center5$2.6 million
American Institute of Pakistan StudiesWisconsin2$2.6 million
Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness7$2.1 million

Top states: North Carolina ($6.0 million), Wisconsin ($2.6 million), Nebraska ($1.7 million), District of Columbia ($1.5 million), Oregon ($1.1 million).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.

Questions people ask

Is SCAISB-23-AW-006-02282023 still open?

No. It closed on May 1, 2023.

Who can apply for Journalist Capacity Building Programs (Multiple Projects)?

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 Journalist Capacity Building Programs (Multiple Projects)?

Closed May 1, 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 $150,000 each. About $685,000 in total across about 8 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.

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