OpportunityTitle: Community Engagement Office - Women as Peace Architects
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to international non-profit and for-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status or proof of for-profit registration/business license with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license, business registration license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status or for-profit business license will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
Description: The Community Engagement Office of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad (hereinafter known as &#8220;CEO&#8221;) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The implementer will be a legally recognized profit, non-profit or non-governmental organization, that meet U.S. and Pakistan technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: https://pak.usembassy.gov/.Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), CEO is seeking proposals for innovative ways to change social discourse and reduce acceptance of extremist narratives and ideology. The selected proposal will aim at mobilizing and expanding engagement of influential women from multiple sectors to promote social cohesion and build resilience against extremist ideologies and behaviors.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For inquiries
GrantorContactText: Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team