The U.S. Department of State’s Community Engagement Office is offering grants through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program to support projects in Pakistan aimed at mitigating extremist narratives. The grants seek innovative proposals to engage communities, promote conflict resolution, and build peace by dispelling radical ideologies through education and dialogue. Organizations can submit proposals in three project areas: mobilization of influential women for peacebuilding, engaging youth in conflict resolution and leadership skills, and supporting universities in creating inclusive and diverse campuses to reduce radicalization and promote peaceful coexistence. Deadline for submissions is Jun 04, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314584
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-19-AW-014-04052019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Engagement Office – Catalysts for Peace |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| 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: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 04, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions with relevant programming experience. Any relevant experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Community Engagement Office (CEO), of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), CEO is seeking proposals for innovative ways to mitigate extremist narratives in Pakistan by engaging communities, promoting conflict resolution and peace-building methodologies. These projects should develop and strengthen partnerships, dispel violent extremist and radical ideologies through education, critical thinking, and structured dialogue to build resilient and empowered communities. The funds awarded through this NOFO should strengthen local institutions, organizations, and communities to build self-sustaining capacity to implement long-term interventions to reduce violent extremism and ultimately contribute to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Pakistan.
Organizations may submit multiple proposals under this NOFO, but only one proposal per each of the three (3) project areas outlined below:
Project 1: Women Building Peace: Mobilization and expanded engagement of influential women from multiple sectors to promote social cohesion and build resilience against extremist ideologies and behaviors.
Project 2: Youth as Peace Keepers: Innovative engagement of youth to develop skills in conflict resolution, peace-building, critical thinking and leadership, through social entrepreneurship and/or use of technology and media.
Project 3: Building Community on University Campuses: Assist institutions of higher education to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce radicalization and hate speech on campus, promote peaceful coexistence, and support faculty and students to make campuses more receptive to diversity and inclusion.
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PakistanGrants@state.gov
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF-424.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet – CEO – Catalysts for Peace.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 03. Attachment 3.0 -Project 2- Youth as Peace Keepers.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF-424B.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF-424A.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 03. Attachment 3.0 -Project 3- Building Community on University Campuses.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 01. Catalyst for Peace NOFO FINAL 04.05.2019.pdf
Folder 314584 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 03. Attachment 3.0 -Project 1- Women Building Peace.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | PakistanGrants@state.gov 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 | 19-AW-014-04052019 | CEO – Catalysts for Peace | PKG00249735 | Apr 05, 2019 | Jun 04, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314584 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314584 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314584 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314584 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314584 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314584 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314584 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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