Increasing Awareness of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership Through Reporting Tours
ID: 352036Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Pakistan (DOS-PAK)

Award Range

$200K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352036
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Pakistan is offering a funding opportunity titled "Increasing Awareness of the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership Through Reporting Tours," aimed at enhancing public understanding of the U.S.-Pakistan partnership. The initiative seeks to empower local rural broadcast and digital journalists, as well as emerging social media influencers, through training and immersive reporting tours across Pakistan, focusing on the strategic alliance between the two nations. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and educational institutions, with a funding range of $200,000 to $250,000 for a project duration of 12 to 18 months. Interested parties can direct inquiries to PakistanGrants@state.gov, with proposals due by April 3, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PakistanGrants@state.gov
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