SCAISB-24-AW-018-02122024: Capacity Building for Effective Online Campaigns on Preventing Violent Extremism
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 $150,000) 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$150,000
- 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 • Thinktanks • 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-award to other entities, but only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding to 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 Community Engagement Office (CEO), of the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad (hereinafter known as “CEO”) 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 a legally recognized non-profit non-governmental and/or educational organization(s), that meets U.S. and Pakistan technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), CEO is seeking proposals for innovative ways to change social discourse and reduce acceptance of extremist narratives and ideology while using – and effectively training selected participants to use – online media tools and strategies. The funds awarded through this NOFO should strengthen local institutions and organizations, to build self-sustaining capacity to effectively use online media for implementing interventions that reduce violent extremism and ultimately contribute to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Pakistan. Proposals have a funding floor of $150,000 and a funding ceiling of $250,000 for a project of up to 18 months duration. Organizations may submit multiple project proposals under this NOFO, with each project being submitted as a separate application. Applicants MUST submit a separate application to support each proposal.
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-018-02122024 still open?
No. It closed on April 15, 2024.
Who can apply for Capacity Building for Effective Online Campaigns on Preventing Violent Extremism?
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 Capacity Building for Effective Online Campaigns on Preventing Violent Extremism?
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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