The U.S. Consulate General Karachi is offering a grant to support projects in South Asia. The grant aims to use film as a tool to promote critical thinking, regional peace, and stronger cross-border linkages. With funding ranging from $200,000 to $300,000, the project should focus on highlighting shared cultures between Pakistan and India to foster understanding. Proposed activities should span one year and specify locations within the two countries. Applicants can find detailed requirements in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applications are due by June 15, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326660
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-20-AW-017-04302020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Social Change through Arts |
| 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: | 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: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| 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: |
U.S. Consulate General Karachi is seeking proposals to develop and encourage critical thought, regional peace, and stronger cross-border linkages in South Asia through film. This multi-phase project will use the creative arts to spur critical thinking on regional challenges and highlight how people from Pakistan and India are more alike than different due to shared cultures and traditions. Proposals have a funding floor of $200,000 and a funding ceiling of $300,000. Proposals should cover a one-year time period and specify in which provinces of India and Pakistan activities will occur. Please review below the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for the complete list of requirements. |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 03. Attachment 3 – M&E PMP Template (insert applicant org name).pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF-424.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF-424B.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> FY20 – DOS – Mission Pak – CGK – Social Change through Arts.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – M&E PMP – Instructions.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF-424A.pdf
Folder 326660 Full Announcement-Social Change through Arts -> 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-017-04302020 | Social Change through Arts | PKG00261311 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326660 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326660 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326660 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326660 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326660 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
326660 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
326660 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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