# Fostering Democratic Discourse: Digital Creators Exchange Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-24-aw-015-02092024-fostering-democratic-discourse-digital-creators-exchange/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352279

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on April 10, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-24-AW-015-02092024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 10, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| 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 organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S.-Based Not-for-profit organizations • U.S.-Based Civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S.-Based Think tanks • U.S.-Based 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. Department of State’s U.S. Consulate General in Lahore 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. This project seeks to implement a 15-day exchange program to the United States for at least 10 participants representing digital content creators, targeting youth audiences from Punjab Province, Pakistan. The program will include recruitment and selection of participants, planning and execution of the exchange program in the United States, and implementation of a followon program in Pakistan where participants can share their experiences and knowledge with other digital creators and youth. The follow-on project may be conducted together with a local implementing partner in Pakistan.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-24-AW-015-02092024 still open?

No. It closed on April 10, 2024.

### Who can apply for Fostering Democratic Discourse: Digital Creators Exchange Program?

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 Fostering Democratic Discourse: Digital Creators Exchange Program?

Closed April 10, 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.