# Increasing Awareness of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership Through Reporting Tours

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-24-aw-003-01282024-increasing-awareness-of-the-u-s-pakistan-partnership/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352036

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on April 3, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-24-AW-003-01282024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 3, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

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

The following Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. based organizations • Foreign/Domestic organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • 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 NOFO. 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.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Karachi) announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The project will enhance awareness of the U.S.-Pakistan partnership through reporting tours across Pakistan to empower local rural broadcast and digital journalists and emerging social media influencers, to enhance their skills, and create a robust network of well-informed professionals. By facilitating immersive experiences, the project provides firsthand insights into the multifaceted dimensions of U.S. programs and assistance in Pakistan. Project participants will produce nuanced and fact-based reporting, thereby promoting a deeper understanding among Pakistani public and established opinion leaders about the strategic alliance between the United States and Pakistan. The project will train 120 local broadcast and digital journalists and emerging social media influencers from rural areas of Sindh and Balochistan. The training should include both formal and informal tools, opportunities for journalists to meet and collaborate, and include in-person and virtual opportunities. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 12 to 18 months. The proposals have a funding floor of $200,000 and a funding ceiling of $250,000. The ideal grantee will be a U.S. or Pakistan-based grantee with offices or partner organizations in Pakistan. The project will have two components, training/workshops, and reporting tours within Pakistan, including engagements with experts, policymakers, and community leaders to better understand and report on the U.S.-Pakistan partnership. A written or broadcast deliverable will be due at the conclusion of the reporting tour. Both components of the project are expected to be completed within a maximum of 18 months.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-24-AW-003-01282024 still open?

No. It closed on April 3, 2024.

### Who can apply for Increasing Awareness of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership Through Reporting Tours?

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 Increasing Awareness of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership Through Reporting Tours?

Closed April 3, 2024. 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 $250,000 each. About $250,000 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.