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
    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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    02. DOS-Mission Pakistan - CGK - Climate Change Reporting - AF012824.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
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    Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx
    Template - M&E PMP (Word version).docx
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