SCAISB-23-AW-010-03022023: Peacebuilding, Leadership for Women through Sports, and Entrepreneurship Programming in Punjab
Closed
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 $500,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $750,000 in total. Applications closed on May 2, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 2, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$750,000
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | March 2, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 2, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 1, 2023 |
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 (Not-for-profit departments)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General Lahore of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The implementer(s) will be legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization(s) that meet(s) the U.S. and Pakistan technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Diplomacy Section can be found at: https://pk.usembassy.gov The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General Lahore seeks proposals to 1) empower women leaders for peacebuilding, 2) promote leadership for women through sports, and 3) develop capacity of business incubation centers in Punjab. Through the above activities and based on funding availability, we hope to provide the necessary skills and resources needed to create greater opportunities for populations in Punjab. The budget can be (1) up to a maximum of $50,000 for a project to empower women leaders for peacebuilding, (2) up to $200,000 to promote leadership for women through sports, and (3) up to $500,000 to develop capacity of business incubation centers. Each project should have a duration of 18 months or less and be implemented in Punjab.
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.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 2 | $5.5 million |
| United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan | 8 | $3.7 million | |
| Pakistan American Cultural Center | 5 | $2.6 million | |
| American Institute of Pakistan Studies | Wisconsin | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness | 7 | $2.1 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-010-03022023 still open?
No. It closed on May 2, 2023.
Who can apply for Peacebuilding, Leadership for Women through Sports, and Entrepreneurship 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 Peacebuilding, Leadership for Women through Sports, and Entrepreneurship Programming in Punjab?
Closed May 2, 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 $500,000 each. About $750,000 in total across about 3 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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