DOS - Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

DOS - Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Sponsor: The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Program: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Estimated Award Amount: up to $50,000 over 1 year JHU Nomination Limit: 1 For more detailed information: DOS Public Diplomacy Grants

Deadlines: Internal Deadline: April 29, 2016 Sponsor Deadline: May 31, 2016

The Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program are projects that expand media engagement, strengthen people-to-people ties, or build and strengthen local partners, in support of the public diplomacy priorities of the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi implemented in Sindh Province and the following Administrative Divisions of Balochistan Province: Gwadar, Lasbela and Quetta. Grant proposals should address one or more of the Public Affairs priority areas listed below: 1. Strengthening Civil Society: through the promotion of local cultural heritage, traditional and modern art forms, and other forms of creative expression including music, literature, drama, movement, storytelling, and new media art; support for civil society organizations, educational institutions, media platforms, and the press; fostering tolerance and civil rights; or professional development of emerging leaders in these fields through linkages with U.S. counterparts. 2. Supporting Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: through projects that promote human/workers’ rights, women’s empowerment, corporate social responsibility, inclusion of minorities or persons with disabilities, media training for journalists, support for entrepreneurs, and fostering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities. These can include but are not limited to programs to engage entrepreneurs, hobbyists, or inventors, and can promote innovation and critical thinking across several disciplines. Particular emphasis should be placed on strengthening local partners, entrepreneurs, and organizations through interactions or linkages with U.S. counterparts. 3. Providing Media Training and Professional Development, and Support: through training for media professionals, with a special preference for online training to journalists located in remote areas, and for mainstream photographers and videographers rather than highly skilled professionals in TV studios. Strong preference to grant partners who coordinate their training activities through the State Department’s Center for Excellence in Journalism at Karachi’s Institute of Business Administration.

Eligibility & Requirements: 

Applicants must have at least two years of programming experience.

Internal Nomination Process: Interested applicants should send the following documents in sequence in one PDF to [email protected] no later than 4 p.m. on April 29, 2016: 1. JHU Limited Submission Cover Sheet 2. Abstract (one page, double-spaced) 3. Proposal (maximum of four pages of text only, single spaced: 12-pt font and one-inch margins) (Note: figures, tables, and other reference material should not be included as text) 4. Curriculum Vitae of investigator(s) (one page maximum for each key staff person) 5. Budget (two pages maximum) 6. Letter of Recommendation from the Department Chair/Director (one page maximum). Letters of Recommendation can be submitted separately to [email protected] stating the applicant’s name in the subject line. Each applicant should expect to receive a confirmation of receipt of their materials. If an applicant does not receive an acknowledgement, or has any questions, please contact Brittany McMahon via [email protected].