Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 17 AW 007 04252017
The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan announced a discretionary public diplomacy funding opportunity titled "Engaging local audiences through interactive programs" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB-17-AW-007-04252017). Issued on April 25, 2017, with an original application deadline of June 26, 2017, the program planned to make about three awards, with a maximum award size (ceiling) of $50,000. Funding would be provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, under CFDA 19.501, with eligibility described broadly as "Others" as specified in the full notice.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to support U.S. Mission Pakistan's public diplomacy work in Pakistan, specifically aligned with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Islamabad. Applicants are expected to show that they understand what public diplomacy is meant to do: build mutual understanding, strengthen relationships, and advance long-term objectives by engaging local communities and audiences in meaningful, interactive ways. Proposals are expected to match PAS Islamabad's stated goals, target audiences, and geographic priorities, rather than offering generic programming that could fit anywhere.
The notice emphasizes that PAS Islamabad prioritizes programs tied to education, professional and academic exchanges, and cultural connections that create people-to-people ties. A key theme is leveraging existing networks and investments, especially alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs, to extend impact beyond a single event and support longer-term outcomes in Pakistan. In practical terms, this means proposals that can demonstrate sustained engagement, credible local partnerships, and pathways for participants to stay involved and grow into future leaders or community multipliers are a strong fit for the mission described.
The funding focus is also shaped by the Islamabad Information Resource Center (IRC), which outlines two main purposes for projects supported under this opportunity. First, projects should increase young people's knowledge of and understanding of the United States. Second, projects should empower women and other marginalized populations, strengthen their ability to participate in political and civic life, and address violence against women and girls. The overall intent is not only to provide information or skills, but to support inclusion, safety, and leadership in ways that help communities become more resilient and equitable.
To meet these goals, the Public Affairs Section invited proposals that address one or both of the listed objectives: "Library and Educational Spaces" and "Educational and Leadership Programming." While the notice does not spell out specific required activities, these objectives point to programming that uses libraries, learning hubs, or similar community educational spaces as platforms for engagement, and that delivers structured educational or leadership development activities. In effect, the opportunity is aimed at interactive, audience-centered programs that connect education and leadership development with public diplomacy outcomes, particularly for youth, women, and marginalized groups in Pakistan.Apply for SCAISB 17 AW 007 04252017
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engaging local audiences through interactive programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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