Annual Program Statement for Cultural Affairs

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The Cultural Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “CAO Islamabad”) is pleased to announce a call for proposals through the Public Diplomacy Grants program. The CAO Islamabad invites proposals that address the objectives listed below. Based on funding availability, awards will vary between $200,000 and $500,000, with project duration of up to two years. Projects expected to span one year or less should not be submitted for more than $250,000. This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan’s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address CAO Islamabad’s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations. CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U.S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan. The CAO Islamabad’s programming in Pakistan: • Strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through shared information, experiences, exchanges, and/or expertise. • Strengthens local institutions to build long-term, self-sustaining relationships and institutional linkages between U.S. and Pakistani organizations, including capacity building support for Pakistani organizations as needed. • Contributes to economic growth and development of government capacity in Pakistan while building people-to-people ties. • Enhances community engagement through positive messages and tolerant perspectives that enhance and amplify community-based efforts in a wide range of areas. • Expands media outreach by amplifying U.S. diplomacy activities and programs on social and traditional media platforms. • Demonstrates shared values, which builds respect and trust and increases effective communication.

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