# Strengthening Existing Models and Structures for Effective P/CVE Programming in Punjab

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-23-aw-008-03012023-strengthening-existing-models-and-structures-for-effective-p/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346495

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $1.2 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-23-AW-008-03012023 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.2 million |
| 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 (Not-for-profit) • Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments)

## What the grant funds

Based on funding availability, the Community Engagement Office (CEO), of the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, U.S. Department of State (hereinafter known as “CEO”) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), CEO is seeking proposals to strengthen existing Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) models and structures by building on the foundations of previous and existing work in the region through capacity building, policy interventions, implementation oversight and reinforcement of learned outcomes. CEO is seeking to partner with an expert organization (international or national) who will operate as ‘Technical Lead’ on programming, design, and evaluation models in partnership with two or more regional or local grass-root CSOs/NGOs and key institutions (government and non-government) as sub-grantees. CEO will fund one proposal through a Cooperative Agreement with innovative approaches and tools to prevent and counter violent extremism that meets the above-mentioned brief. In doing so, proposals may cover interventions including countering narratives, dissemination of alternative narratives, building resilience within communities, and conducting outreach to change social discourse, thereby reducing acceptance of extremist narratives and ideologies. Project programming must focus on Punjab (North, Central, and South) and clearly specify locations where activities will occur and cover up to a minimum of 24 months for period of performance. Proposals have a funding floor of $1,000,000 and a funding ceiling of $1,200,000. Important: Please review below the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for the complete list of requirements.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-23-AW-008-03012023 still open?

No. It closed on May 1, 2023.

### Who can apply for Strengthening Existing Models and Structures for Effective P/CVE Programming in Punjab?

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 Strengthening Existing Models and Structures for Effective P/CVE Programming in Punjab?

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 $1.2 million each. About $1.2 million 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.