The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering this grant to support the U.S.-Pakistan Professional Partnership for Journalists in Urdu Program. This two-way exchange program is for the purpose of enhancing knowledge and understanding of crucial journalistic practices. Participants will explore newsgathering strategies, media ethics, journalist safety in conflict zones, investigative reporting, and the business aspects of journalism in the U.S. The initiative aims to foster structured interaction between American and Pakistani journalists, contributing to stronger professional ties and lasting relationships between the two nations.
Opportunity ID: 292685
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPEC-17-029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 U.S. – Pakistan Professional Partnership for Journalists in Urdu Program |
| 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: | Please see full announcement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Professional Fellows Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the U.S. – Pakistan Professional Partnership for Journalists in Urdu Program. The two-way exchange program will promote improved knowledge and understanding of newsgathering strategies, media ethics, journalist safety in conflict zones, investigative reporting, and the business of journalism in the U.S. The program will also provide structured interaction between American and Pakistani journalists, which will contribute to stronger professional ties and lasting relationships between the two nations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 U.S. – Pakistan Professional Partnership for Journalists in Urdu Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292685 Full Announcement-FY17 Pakistan Journalist Urdu -> NOFO FY17 Pak Journ Urdu.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-ECAPEC-17-029 | FY 2017 U.S. – Pakistan Professional Partnership for Journalists in Urdu Program | PKG00231599 | Mar 23, 2017 | May 22, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292685 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292685 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292685 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292685 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292685 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292685 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292685 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf