Supporting Economic Empowerment in the Pakistan Film Industry
Agency: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Assistance Listings
- 19.501 -- Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Karachi (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The project set forth in this NOFO supports institutional capacity-building in the Pakistan film industry. Pakistan’s film industry is growing dramatically. This program will contribute to economic growth and improvement of Pakistan’s workforce capacity in this critical and growing sector. The grantee will develop a short film competition, organize masterclasses, and partner with the Karachi Film Society (KFS), the parent body of the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF), or a similar organization to arrange attendance at the PIFF and organize related activities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Pakistani registered not-forprofit and civil society /non-governmental organizations, including film societies. At least two (2) years of programming experience is preferred. Applicants are expected to document priorprogramming experience if selected under this NOFO, and a copy of the organization’s registration must accompany the proposal. U.S.-based non-profit organizations must provide a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based non-profit organizations must submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.
Grantor contact information
Description
Ellen M Delage
Program Specialist
Inquiries
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| CG_Karachi-Supporting_Creative_Economy_through_Film_NOFO_02.25.19.pdf | Announcement and Application Instructions | Mar 1, 2019 04:28 PM UTC |
| 05._Attachment_5_-_SF-424.pdf | 5. SF-424 | Mar 1, 2019 04:32 PM UTC |
| 03._Attachment_3.0_-_Suggested_ME_Workbook_Supporting_Economic_Empowerment.docx | 3. Suggested M&E Workbook | Mar 1, 2019 04:27 PM UTC |
| 03.Attachment_3.1_-_Example_of_ME_Workbook.docx | 3.1 Example of an M&E Workbook | Mar 1, 2019 04:30 PM UTC |
| 01._Attachment_1_-_Application_Summary_Coversheet_-_Supporting_Economic_Empowerment.docx | 1. Application Summary Coversheet | Mar 1, 2019 04:29 PM UTC |
| 04._Attachment_4_-_Budget_Narrative_Template.xlsx | 4. Budget Narrative Template | Mar 1, 2019 04:31 PM UTC |
| 05._Attachment_5.1-_SF-424A.pdf | 5.1 SF-424A | Mar 1, 2019 04:33 PM UTC |
| 03.Attachment_3.2_-_ME_Definitions.docx | 3.2 M&E Definitions | Mar 1, 2019 04:31 PM UTC |
| 02._Attachment_2_-_Applicant_Organizational_Information_Sheet.docx | 2. Applicant Organizational Information Sheet | Mar 1, 2019 04:29 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 2, 2019
Award
$100,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SCAISB-19-AW-007-03032019
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 3, 2019
Archive date:
June 2, 2019
