Advancing Equity Through Grants Skills-Building
ID: 352275Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$250K - $500K

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/352275
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Pakistan is offering a funding opportunity titled "Advancing Equity Through Grants Skills-Building," aimed at enhancing the grant writing and program implementation capabilities of Pakistani civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from underserved communities. The cooperative agreement, which falls under the Public Diplomacy Grants Program, seeks proposals for skills-training workshops that will empower participants to secure funding and partnerships, thereby promoting a more equitable and inclusive society in Pakistan. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society groups, think tanks, and educational institutions, with a funding range between $250,000 and $500,000, and a total program funding of $500,000 available for one anticipated award. Interested parties should submit their proposals by April 10, 2024, and can direct inquiries to PakistanGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PakistanGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
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    12. DOS - Mission Pakistan - PE - Advancing Equity Through Grants Skills-Building.pdf
    Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.docx
    Applicant.bin
    Budget Category Descriptions Guide.docx
    Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx
    Budget.bin
    Instructions - PMP Template.docx
    Instructions.bin
    SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
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    SF424B-V1.1.pdf
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    Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx
    Template - M&E PMP (Word version).docx
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