OpportunityTitle: Annual Program Statement for Cultural Affairs
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: All U.S. and Pakistani registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. 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.  Applicants are allowed to submit only one proposal per organization.
Description: The Cultural Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as &#8220;CAO Islamabad&#8221;) is pleased to announce a call for proposals through the Public Diplomacy Grants program. The CAO Islamabad invites proposals that address the objectives listed below. Based on funding availability, awards will vary between $200,000 and $500,000, with project duration of up to two years. Projects expected to span one year or less should not be submitted for more than $250,000. This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan&#8217;s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address CAO Islamabad&#8217;s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations. CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U.S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan. The CAO Islamabad&#8217;s programming in Pakistan: &#8226; Strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through shared information, experiences, exchanges, and/or expertise. &#8226; Strengthens local institutions to build long-term, self-sustaining relationships and institutional linkages between U.S. and Pakistani organizations, including capacity building support for Pakistani organizations as needed. &#8226; Contributes to economic growth and development of government capacity in Pakistan while building people-to-people ties. &#8226; Enhances community engagement through positive messages and tolerant perspectives that enhance and amplify community-based efforts in a wide range of areas. &#8226; Expands media outreach by amplifying U.S. diplomacy activities and programs on social and traditional media platforms. &#8226; Demonstrates shared values, which builds respect and trust and increases effective communication.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy