Fostering Democratic Discourse: Digital Creators Exchange Program

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. Department of State’s U.S. Consulate General in Lahore 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. This project seeks to implement a 15-day exchange program to the United States for at least 10 participants representing digital content creators, targeting youth audiences from Punjab Province, Pakistan. The program will include recruitment and selection of participants, planning and execution of the exchange program in the United States, and implementation of a followon program in Pakistan where participants can share their experiences and knowledge with other digital creators and youth. The follow-on project may be conducted together with a local implementing partner in Pakistan.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S.-Based Not-for-profit organizations • U.S.-Based Civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S.-Based Think tanks • U.S.-Based Public and private educational institutions 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
03._Attachment_3_-_Template_-_ME_PMP_Excel_version.xlsx	03. Attachment 3 - Template - M&E PMP (Excel version)	Feb 9, 2024 10:08 AM UTC
02._Attachment_2_-_Applicant_Organizational_Information_Sheet.docx	02. Attachment 2 - Applicant Organizational Information Sheet	Feb 9, 2024 10:08 AM UTC
01._Attachment_1b_-_SF424B-V1.1.pdf	01. Attachment 1b - SF424B-V1.1	Feb 9, 2024 10:08 AM UTC
01._Attachment_1a_-_SF424A-V1.0.pdf	01. Attachment 1a - SF424A-V1.0	Feb 9, 2024 10:08 AM UTC
01._Attachment_1_-_SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf	01. Attachment 1 - SF424_4_0-V4.0	Feb 9, 2024 10:07 AM UTC
04._Attachment_4_-_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx	04. Attachment 4 - Budget Narrative Sample Template	Feb 9, 2024 10:09 AM UTC
03._Attachment_3_-_Template_-_ME_PMP_Word_version.docx	03. Attachment 3 - Template - M&E PMP (Word version)	Feb 9, 2024 10:08 AM UTC
03._Attachment_3.1_-_Instructions_-_PMP_Template.docx	03. Attachment 3.1 - Instructions - PMP Template	Feb 9, 2024 10:09 AM UTC
04._Attachment_4_-_Budget_Category_Descriptions_Guide.docx	04. Attachment 4 - Budget Category Descriptions Guide	Feb 9, 2024 10:09 AM UTC
15._DOS_-_Mission_Pakistan_-_CGL_-_Fostering_Democratic_Discourse_Digital_Creators_Exchange_Program_1.pdf	Notice of Funding Opportunity	Feb 13, 2024 04:27 AM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: May 10, 2024

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$250,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$150,000

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SCAISB-24-AW-015-02092024

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 9, 2024

Archive date:

May 10, 2024