Strengthening Sindh-Balochistan Radio Media

Agency: U.S. Mission to Pakistan

19.501 -- Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The U.S. Consulate General Karachi Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Karachi) announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.

The project aims to leverage the expertise, resources, and technological advancements in the U.S. media to empower local radio stations, promote cultural exchange, and improve the overall quality and reach of radio broadcasting in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces. The project also aims to incorporate USG messaging to increase the awareness and broaden the current outreach to include the breadth of the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral cooperation and the “Green Alliance” framework. The timeframe for achieving project objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period is 18 to 24 months. Proposals have a funding floor of $200,000 and a funding ceiling of $250,000.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Grantor contact information

Description

Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Email

For inquiries

PakistanGrants@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Instructions_-_PMP_Template.docx	Attachment 3.1 - M&E PMP Template Instructions	Feb 12, 2024 06:57 AM UTC
SF424A-V1.0.pdf	Attachment 1A - SF424A	Feb 12, 2024 06:50 AM UTC
Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx	Attachment 4 - Budget Narrative Sample Template	Feb 12, 2024 06:58 AM UTC
Template_-_ME_PMP_Excel_version.xlsx	Attachment 3 - M&E PMP (Excel Version) Template	Feb 12, 2024 06:53 AM UTC
Template_-_ME_PMP_Word_version.docx	Attachment 3 - M&E PMP (Word Version) Template	Feb 12, 2024 06:53 AM UTC
SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf	Attachment 1 - SF424	Feb 12, 2024 06:49 AM UTC
SF424B-V1.1.pdf	Attachment 1B - SF424B	Feb 12, 2024 06:51 AM UTC
Applicant_Organizational_Information_Sheet.docx	Attachment 2 - Applicant Organizational Information Sheet	Feb 12, 2024 06:52 AM UTC
Budget_Category_Descriptions_Guide.docx	Attachment 4.1 - Budget Category Descriptions Guide	Feb 12, 2024 06:59 AM UTC
DOS_-_Mission_Pakistan_-_CGK_-_Strengthening_Sindh-Balochistan_Radio_Media_-_AF021224.pdf	Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)	Feb 12, 2024 07:01 AM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: May 15, 2024

Application process

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Award

$250,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$200,000

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SCAISB-24-AW-017-02122024

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy

History

Version:

Posted date:

February 12, 2024

Archive date:

May 15, 2024