The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Affairs Section invites applications for a Public Diplomacy Grant aimed at training Pakistani journalists to enhance their skills and financial independence. The project focuses on equipping journalists with business and technical expertise to improve their professional success, produce comprehensive reporting, and develop personal brands. The program will be conducted in key media centers of Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, with the goal of empowering journalists to become self-reliant contributors to the free press.
Opportunity ID: 326656
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-20-AW-016-04302020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Saving the Free Press in the 21st Century |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international and Pakistan-based non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Affairs Section (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce 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 train Pakistani journalists in skills that will contribute to their professional success and provide greater financial stability and independence. Leveraging both business and technical skills, the grantee will help journalists become a one-stop shop for producing comprehensive reporting as well as build and promote their brands. Programs will take place primarily in the main media hubs of Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 03. Attachment 3 – M&E PMP Template (insert applicant org name).pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF-424.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> FY20 – DOS – Mission Pak – CGK – Saving the Free Press in the 21st Century.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF-424B.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – M&E PMP – Instructions.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF-424A.pdf
Folder 326656 Full Announcement-Saving The Free Press -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team Email: PakistanGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAISB-20-AW-016-04302020 | Saving the Free Press in the 21st Century | PKG00261307 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326656 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326656 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326656 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326656 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326656 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
326656 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
326656 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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