U.S. Embassy Islamabad PAS Grants Program
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U.S. Embassy Islamabad PAS Grants Program: Funding is available for projects that increase the scope, capacity, and participation of civil society in building up the media and communications sectors in Pakistan, that support and develop Pakistani voices and new leaders capable of increasing community engagement, and that support civil society and boost institutional capacity. Grant proposals should aim to create or extend the community of reform-minded individuals and groups and should meet one or more of the following U.S. embassy public affairs priorities: 1. Expanding Media Outreach, by funding programs that: * foster expanded outreach capabilities of Pakistani government institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), women's groups, and professional associations at the grassroots level; * encourage use of new media and social networking to reach a wider audience, including new leaders in all fields; * support radio programming in local languages at the provincial and district level; * and sponsor traditional media training programs as well as instruction in blogging and other social networking mechanisms.2. Strengthening People-to-People Ties, by funding programs that: * support the Pakistani educational system; support civil society, and empower organizations and individuals that promote a robust civil society; * support the promotion of local cultural heritage, traditional and modern art forms, and other forms of creative expression; * provide exchange opportunities and expose a greater number of Pakistanis to different perspectives through regional and international exchanges; * and foster English language proficiency by providing English language programs and resources to reach a wider audience.3. Increase community engagement by funding programs which: * develop and support credible local broadcast content; * counter insurgency falsehoods, messaging, and propaganda; promote national unity; * present accurate information on U.S.-Pakistan cooperation; * support and develop Pakistani voices and new leaders; * provide educational and recreational opportunities for Pakistani youth.
Federal Grant Title: | U.S. Embassy Islamabad PAS Grants Program |
Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
Grant Categories: | Other |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-11-GRP-300-SCA-070111 |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 19.501 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
Current Application Deadline: | Sep 03, 2012 |
Original Application Deadline: | Sep 01, 2012 |
Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2011 |
Creation Date: | Jun 20, 2012 |
Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2012 |
Total Program Funding: | |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $500,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $50,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Category Explanation
- Funding is available for projects that increase the scope, capacity, and participation of civil society in building up the media and communications sectors in Pakistan, that support and develop Pakistani voices and new leaders capable of increasing community engagement, and that support civil society and boost institutional capacity. Grant proposals should aim to create or extend the community of reform-minded individuals and groups and should meet one or more of the following U.S. embassy public affairs priorities: 1. Expanding Media Outreach. 2. Strengthening People-to-People Ties. 3. Increase community engagement.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Pakistani: - Registered not-for-profit civil society/non-governmental organizations with at least three years of programming experience. - Educational Institutions.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Nathan Edgerton, Grants Manager Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Islamabad
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