Opportunity ID: 352035

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAISB-24-AW-002-01282024
Funding Opportunity Title: Climate Change Reporting
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
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: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 28, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 02, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 03, 2024
Archive Date: May 02, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $350,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply:• U.S. based organizations• Foreign/Domestic organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations• Public and private educational institutionsFor-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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Pakistan
Description:

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 Climate Change Reporting Grant is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering impactful journalism in the South Asian region, specifically focusing on Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal. This cooperative agreement will address the urgent need for comprehensive and nuanced reporting on climate change issues in these countries. By supporting investigative journalism, the project aims to raise awareness, drive policy change, and empower local communities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 18 to 24 months. The proposals have a funding floor of $350,000 and a funding ceiling of $400,000.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Revised closing date until 4/3/2024 Jan 28, 2024
Jan 28, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAISB-24-AW-002-01282024
Funding Opportunity Title: Climate Change Reporting
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
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: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 28, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 02, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 03, 2024
Archive Date: May 02, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $350,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply:• U.S. based organizations• Foreign/Domestic organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations• Public and private educational institutionsFor-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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Pakistan
Description:

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 Climate Change Reporting Grant is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering impactful journalism in the South Asian region, specifically focusing on Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal. This cooperative agreement will address the urgent need for comprehensive and nuanced reporting on climate change issues in these countries. By supporting investigative journalism, the project aims to raise awareness, drive policy change, and empower local communities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 18 to 24 months. The proposals have a funding floor of $350,000 and a funding ceiling of $400,000.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAISB-24-AW-002-01282024
Funding Opportunity Title: Climate Change Reporting
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
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: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 28, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 28, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 02, 2024
Archive Date: May 02, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $350,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply:

• U.S. based organizations
• Foreign/Domestic organizations
• Civil society/non-governmental organizations
• 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-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.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Pakistan
Description:

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 Climate Change Reporting Grant is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering impactful journalism in the South Asian region, specifically focusing on Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal. This cooperative agreement will address the urgent need for comprehensive and nuanced reporting on climate change issues in these countries. By supporting investigative journalism, the project aims to raise awareness, drive policy change, and empower local communities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 18 to 24 months. The proposals have a funding floor of $350,000 and a funding ceiling of $400,000.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> Instructions – PMP Template.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> Template – M&E PMP (Word version).pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> Budget Narrative Sample Template.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> 02. DOS-Mission Pakistan – CGK – Climate Change Reporting – AF012824.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> Template – M&E PMP (Excel version).pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> Budget Category Descriptions Guide.pdf

Folder 352035 Full Announcement-Climate Change Reporting -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy 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-24-AW-002-01282024 Climate Change Reporting PKG00284606 Jan 28, 2024 Apr 03, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

352035 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

352035 SF424A-1.0.pdf

352035 SF424B-1.1.pdf

352035 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

352035 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

352035 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

352035 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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