# Strengthening Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-24-aw-017-02122024-strengthening-sindh-balochistan-radio-media/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352291

> 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 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-24-AW-017-02122024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 15, 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 organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations 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 aims to leverage the expertise, resources, and technological advancements in the U.S. media to empower local radio stations, promote cultural exchange, and improve the overall quality and reach of radio broadcasting in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces. The project also aims to incorporate USG messaging to increase the awareness and broaden the current outreach to include the breadth of the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral cooperation and the “Green Alliance” framework. The timeframe for achieving project objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 18 to 24 months. Proposals have a funding floor of $200,000 and a funding ceiling of $250,000.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-24-AW-017-02122024 still open?

No. It closed on April 15, 2024.

### Who can apply for Strengthening Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media?

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 Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media?

Closed April 15, 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.