Closed · SCAISB-23-AW-006-02282023 · CFDA 19.501 · Discretionary
Journalist Capacity Building Programs (Multiple Projects)
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Pakistan, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $50K-$150K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- May 1, 2023
- Close date
- 8
- Expected awards
The verdict
Journalist Capacity Building Programs (Multiple Projects) is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Pakistan that offered $50,000 -- $150,000 across 8 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $50K-$150K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 8
- expected awards
- 19.501
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Journalist Capacity Building Programs (Multiple Projects) - is cataloged under number SCAISB-23-AW-006-02282023 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.501, posted by U.S. Mission to Pakistan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 28, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $685,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $685,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $86,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 1, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$50,000 -- $150,000
Close Date
May 1, 2023
Posted
February 28, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$685,000
Expected Awards
8
Instrument
Grant
Description
Based on funding availability, the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in Islamabad, Pakistan (hereafter referred to as “PDS”) solicits proposals for multiple funding opportunities for projects to train and build capacity among Pakistani journalists, including traditional media practitioners, digital media professionals, vloggers, and documentary makers, among others. These projects aim to increase the Pakistani media's ability to report accurately, combat misinformation, and develop the capacity to produce factual, data-driven, and investigative journalism on complex issues such as energy and environmental concerns, economic growth and development, and civil society issues. These projects will address Mission Pakistan goals by strengthening the country’s press and civil society and by empowering local media actors to play a critical role in providing accurate, balanced, and quality information. The projects outlined below are intended to be nationwide. The projects vary in their target audiences and funding amounts. All projects should be completed within 12 to 18 months.In response to this NOFO, organizations may submit proposals for multiple projects, but applicants must submit a separate Applicant Summary Coversheet (see Attachment 1) for each proposal that clearly outlines for which project the application is intended. Applicants who submit one (1) proposal covering more than one (1) project will not be considered for funding.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
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