SCAISB-24-AW-017-02122024: Strengthening Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media
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 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 12, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$250,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 12, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 15, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 15, 2024 |
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 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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-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.
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