The Media Development Initiative is offering this grant to enhance the economic viability of Pakistani media.

Not-for-profit organizations
Civil society/non-governmental organizations
Think tanks
Public and private educational institutions

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.

Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity.

Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. 

This award does not allow:
Projects relating to partisan political activity;
Charitable or development activities;
Construction projects;
Projects that support specific religious activities;
Fund-raising campaigns;
Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
Scientific research or surveys;
Commercial projects;
Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;
Projects that duplicate existing projects; or
Illegal activities.

The project will provide training to Pakistani media outlets on new business models to generate and diversify private sector revenue and strategies for becoming more economically viable and independent.  Training would target small, medium, and large media outlets, as well as independent/entrepreneurial journalists, and consist of a series of workshops combined with opportunities for individual mentorship. The workshops would be national in scope.