The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering this grant to foster professional development and strengthen bilateral ties between the U.S. and Pakistan through journalism. This program aims to bring approximately 60-70 Pakistani and 30-40 American broadcast and print journalists together for cross-cultural collaboration and skill enhancement. Participants will engage in professional development opportunities, including demonstrations of journalism skills and internships at U.S.-based media outlets for Pakistani journalists. The grant is for the purpose of developing lasting relationships and positively impacting people’s lives through improved journalistic practices. Approximately $1,800,000 is available for this initiative, with one grant expected to be awarded to support this vital U.S./Pakistan professional partnership in journalism.
Opportunity ID: 233695
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PF-13-45 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists |
| 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: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | ECA is seeking proposals for the U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program in Journalism. This program will bring working broadcast and print journalists from the two countries together to develop cross cultural relationships and develop professional skills that will positively impact peoples lives and will result in stronger ties between the two nations. The Bureau expects funding in the amount of approximately $1,800,000 to be available for the program and expects to award one grant in this competition. The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists will involve approximately 60-70 Pakistani journalist and approximately 30-40 American journalists in a program designed to demonstrate journalism skills, offer professional development opportunities, and offer internships at U.S-based media outlets for Pakistani journalists. |
| Link to Additional Information: | The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 233695 Full Announcement-1 -> pakistan journalism rfgp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-PE-C-PF-13-45 | The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists | PKG00177050 | May 08, 2013 | Jun 07, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
233695 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
233695 Budget-1.1.pdf
233695 Project-1.1.pdf
233695 SF424A-1.0.pdf
233695 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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