Climate Change Reporting
ID: 352035Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$350K - $400K

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/352035
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 28, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 3, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Mission to Pakistan is offering a funding opportunity through a cooperative agreement titled "Climate Change Reporting," aimed at enhancing journalism focused on climate change issues in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal. This initiative seeks to support investigative journalism that raises awareness, drives policy change, and empowers local communities to address the impacts of climate change, with proposals required to outline a clear implementation timeframe of 18 to 24 months. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and educational institutions, while for-profit entities are excluded from applying. The total funding available for this program is $400,000, with a minimum award of $350,000, and interested parties must submit their proposals by April 3, 2024. For inquiries, applicants can contact the Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team at PakistanGrants@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
PakistanGrants@state.gov
Files
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Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
02. DOS-Mission Pakistan - CGK - Climate Change Reporting - AF012824.pdf
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.docx
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Applicant.bin
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
Budget Category Descriptions Guide.docx
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Budget.bin
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
Instructions - PMP Template.docx
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Instructions.bin
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
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SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
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SF424B-V1.1.pdf
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Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Template - M&E PMP (Word version).docx
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
Template.bin
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