Capacity Building for Effective Online Campaigns on Preventing Violent Extremism
ID: 352293Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$150K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Pakistan is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Capacity Building for Effective Online Campaigns on Preventing Violent Extremism." This initiative aims to support innovative proposals that utilize online media tools and strategies to change social discourse and reduce acceptance of extremist narratives in Pakistan. The program is particularly focused on strengthening local institutions and organizations to build self-sustaining capacities for implementing interventions against violent extremism. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society groups, think tanks, and educational institutions, with funding amounts ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months. Interested organizations must submit their proposals by April 15, 2024, and can direct inquiries to PakistanGrants@state.gov for further information.

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