OpportunityTitle: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Hackathon
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following Not-For-Profit organizations are eligible to apply:    &#8226; Not-for-profit organizations   &#8226; Civil society/non-governmental organizations   &#8226; Think tanks   &#8226; 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.
Description: The U.S. Department of State&#8217;s Consulate General in Peshawar 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. The grantee will implement an International Day of Persons with Disabilities Hackathon. The grantee will design a three-day hackathon event that will simultaneously take place in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore during the week of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which will be on December 3, 2024. The hackathon&#8217;s goal is to bring together Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and tech entrepreneurs. The two groups will work together to brainstorm possible tech solutions to the issues PWD face on a daily basis.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For inquiries
GrantorContactText: Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team