Strengthening Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- SCAISB-24-AW-017-02122024
- Agency
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US Embassy Islamabad
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $200,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals to strengthen radio media in Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces through a cooperative agreement award. Eligible non-profit organizations may apply to leverage U.S. media expertise to empower local radio stations, promote cultural exchange, and improve broadcast quality and outreach over 18 to 24 months. Applicants must outline objectives, submit proposals between $200,000 to $250,000, and incorporate U.S. government messaging to raise awareness of bilateral cooperation frameworks. Proposals will be evaluated based on program design, organizational experience and budgets, with an April 15, 2024 deadline.
Funding is provided through the Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan program administered by the Department of State under CFDA number 19.501, which supports public diplomacy initiatives in the regions. Successful applicants may receive between $200,000 to $250,000 and will conduct radio media strengthening activities in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan over 18 to 24 month performance periods.
Synopsis
The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Karachi) announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
The project aims to leverage the expertise, resources, and technological advancements in the U.S. media to empower local radio stations, promote cultural exchange, and improve the overall quality and reach of radio broadcasting in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces. The project also aims to incorporate USG messaging to increase the awareness and broaden the current outreach to include the breadth of the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral cooperation and the "Green Alliance" framework. The timeframe for achieving project objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 18 to 24 months. Proposals have a funding floor of $200,000 and a funding ceiling of $250,000.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DOS - Mission Pakistan - CGK - Strengthening Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media - AF021224.pdf | ||
| Budget Category Descriptions Guide.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Instructions - PMP Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Template - M&E PMP (Word version).docx | DOCX document | |
| Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF424B-V1.1.pdf | ||
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | ||
| SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf |
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