Women’s Empowerment in Journalism | SCAISB 24 AW 009 02082024

Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 24 AW 009 02082024

The Women s Empowerment in Journalism grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding competition run through the Consulate General in Lahore. It plans to fund one project, subject to the availability of funds, using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning the awardee should expect an active partnership and ongoing coordination with the U.S. government during implementation rather than a hands off grant.

The central goal is to strengthen the professional growth and influence of Pakistani women journalists by addressing gender based barriers that limit their advancement, safety, visibility, and leadership in the media sector. The program is designed to be fully in person and is structured in two linked phases that build from high level exposure and relationship building to longer term local capacity building and community development in Punjab.

The first phase is a two week study tour in the United States for a small cohort of three to five senior women journalists. During this visit, participants will engage with U.S. subject matter experts and relevant organizations, with an emphasis on learning practical approaches to gender equality advocacy, building supportive professional communities, and identifying strategies that help women journalists amplify their voices and influence newsroom and industry culture. The intent is not only skills exposure, but also direct connection with U.S. based gender equality advocates and institutions so participants can see how networks, mentorship, and advocacy campaigns are built and sustained.

The second phase is a follow on program that begins after the study tour and runs over a 12 month period. The women who participated in the U.S. study tour are expected to play a leadership role in shaping and delivering the local component, effectively serving as multipliers who transfer knowledge and help grow a more engaged and supportive network of women journalists in Punjab. This follow on work consists of a series of multi day workshops delivered over the year, focused on three main areas: capacity building with particular attention to field reporting, professional networking and peer support, and practical tools for advocating gender equality within the profession and broader media ecosystem. Taken together, the two phases are meant to create both an immediate boost for a senior cohort and a longer tail of impact through repeated trainings and community building activities.

Funding details indicate an award ceiling of USD 125,000 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity is listed as discretionary with an activity category labeled Other under CFDA 19.501, and it was created on February 8, 2024 with an original application closing date of April 9, 2024. The funding opportunity number is SCAISB 24 AW 009 02082024.

Eligibility is limited to non profit and non governmental applicants. Eligible applicant types include not for profit organizations, civil society and non governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private educational institutions. For profit entities are explicitly not eligible, even if they resemble the categories listed. The prime recipient must be a single non profit, non governmental entity, although sub contracting is permitted if the proposal clearly defines each partner s responsibilities and roles. Overall, the opportunity is geared toward an organization that can plan and execute an international exchange component, then manage a year long workshop series in Punjab with strong logistical capability, credible journalism and gender equity expertise, and the ability to convene and sustain professional networks for women in media.

• The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women’s Empowerment in Journalism" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-08.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

Apply for SCAISB 24 AW 009 02082024

[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal: