| Funding Opportunity ID: |
313350 |
| Opportunity Number: |
SCAISB-19-AW-007-03032019 |
| Opportunity Title: |
Supporting Economic Empowerment in the Pakistan Film Industry |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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| Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: |
Public Diplomacy |
| CFDA Number(s): |
19.501 |
| Eligible Applicants: |
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Pakistani registered not-forprofit and civil society /non-governmental organizations, including film societies. At least two (2) years of programming experience is preferred. Applicants are expected to document priorprogramming experience if selected under this NOFO, and a copy of the organization’s registration must accompany the proposal. U.S.-based non-profit organizations must provide a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based non-profit organizations must submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
| Agency Code: |
DOS-SA |
| Agency Name: |
Department of State
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Posted Date: |
Mar 03, 2019 |
| Close Date: |
May 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: |
Mar 01, 2019 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$100,000 |
| Award Floor: |
$50,000 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$100,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
1 |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Karachi (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The project set forth in this NOFO supports institutional capacity-building in the Pakistan film industry. Pakistan’s film industry is growing dramatically. This program will contribute to economic growth and improvement of Pakistan’s workforce capacity in this critical and growing sector. The grantee will develop a short film competition, organize masterclasses, and partner with the Karachi Film Society (KFS), the parent body of the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF), or a similar organization to arrange attendance at the PIFF and organize related activities. |
| Version: |
2 |
| Modification Comments: |
Typo correction to number of awards. |
