OpportunityTitle: Media Training and Professional Journalism Development in Pakistan
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with media expertise and experience creating messaging campaigns. This experience should be documented in the organization&#8217;s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.
Description: PAS Islamabad invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit proposals for grants to provide training to media professionals through one of the two programs specified in this NOFO. The two programs will address Embassy goals by helping counter extremist narratives&#8212;about regional integration and gender equality&#8212;and by helping to create a stronger free press in Pakistan. The first program will also seek to support the improvement of the trade and investment climate in order to sustain and create jobs and economic growth. The second program will empower Pakistani women both professionally and personally, which will help promote economic growth and development and counter violent extremism.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Ellen Delage, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy