Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 19 AW 014 04052019
Community Engagement Office - Catalysts for Peace is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding opportunity run through the Community Engagement Office (CEO) within the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. It solicits proposals, subject to funding availability, for projects in Pakistan that directly address the spread and influence of extremist narratives. The central idea is to reduce violent extremism over the long term by working at the community level: building trust, strengthening partnerships across sectors, and promoting practical peace-building approaches that help communities resist radicalization.
The opportunity focuses on using education, critical thinking, and structured dialogue to challenge violent extremist and radical ideologies. Proposed activities are expected to go beyond short-term awareness campaigns and instead build resilience by equipping people and institutions with tools they can continue using after the grant ends. In other words, the Embassy is looking for interventions that not only counter harmful messaging, but also strengthen local organizations and institutions so they can sustain conflict resolution and community cohesion efforts independently, contributing to a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous Pakistan.
Applicants can submit more than one proposal under the overall competition, but there is an important restriction: only one proposal may be submitted for each of the three project areas. The three tracks are clearly defined. Project Area 1, Women Building Peace, supports mobilizing and expanding the engagement of influential women from multiple sectors to promote social cohesion and strengthen community resilience against extremist ideologies and behaviors. Project Area 2, Youth as Peace Keepers, emphasizes innovative youth engagement to build skills in conflict resolution, peace-building, critical thinking, and leadership, with suggested approaches including social entrepreneurship and the use of technology and media. Project Area 3, Building Community on University Campuses, targets higher education institutions by helping them develop and implement policies and programs to reduce campus radicalization and hate speech, promote peaceful coexistence, and support both faculty and students in making campuses more welcoming to diversity and inclusion.
Administratively, the award mechanisms include grants and cooperative agreements, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.501. The funding opportunity number is SCAISB 19 AW 014 04052019. The posting indicates an award ceiling of $500,000 and anticipates making about four awards. The opportunity was created on April 5, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 4, 2019. The eligibility field is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, meaning applicants would need to consult the complete NOFO to confirm which organization types are permitted and any country-specific or registration requirements.Apply for SCAISB 19 AW 014 04052019
- The Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Engagement Office – Catalysts for Peace" 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 Apr 05, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 04, 2019. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community Engagement Office - Catalysts for Peace
1) What is the "Community Engagement Office - Catalysts for Peace" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding opportunity run through the Community Engagement Office (CEO) within the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. It solicits proposals (subject to funding availability) for projects in Pakistan that directly address the spread and influence of extremist narratives.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to reduce violent extremism over the long term by working at the community level. The opportunity emphasizes building trust, strengthening partnerships across sectors, and promoting practical peace-building approaches that help communities resist radicalization.
3) What types of problems or issues should proposed projects address?
Projects should directly address the spread and influence of extremist narratives, including violent extremist and radical ideologies, and support communities in resisting radicalization.
4) Where must projects take place?
Projects are expected to be implemented in Pakistan.
5) What approaches does the Embassy want applicants to use?
The opportunity focuses on using education, critical thinking, and structured dialogue to challenge violent extremist and radical ideologies. The intent is to move beyond short-term awareness campaigns and instead build durable community resilience.
6) Are short-term awareness campaigns sufficient for this opportunity?
No. Proposed activities are expected to go beyond short-term awareness campaigns and focus on building resilience by equipping people and institutions with tools they can continue using after the grant ends.
7) What does "sustainability" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It means designing interventions that not only counter harmful messaging during the grant period, but also strengthen local organizations and institutions so they can sustain conflict resolution and community cohesion efforts independently after the grant ends.
8) How many project areas (tracks) are available under this competition?
There are three defined project areas (tracks): (1) Women Building Peace, (2) Youth as Peace Keepers, and (3) Building Community on University Campuses.
9) What is Project Area 1: Women Building Peace?
This track supports mobilizing and expanding the engagement of influential women from multiple sectors to promote social cohesion and strengthen community resilience against extremist ideologies and behaviors.
10) What is Project Area 2: Youth as Peace Keepers?
This track emphasizes innovative youth engagement to build skills in conflict resolution, peace-building, critical thinking, and leadership. Suggested approaches include social entrepreneurship and the use of technology and media.
11) What is Project Area 3: Building Community on University Campuses?
This track targets higher education institutions. It focuses on helping universities develop and implement policies and programs to reduce campus radicalization and hate speech, promote peaceful coexistence, and support faculty and students in making campuses more welcoming to diversity and inclusion.
12) Can an organization submit more than one proposal?
Yes. Applicants can submit more than one proposal under the overall competition.
13) Is there a limit on how many proposals can be submitted per project area?
Yes. Only one proposal may be submitted for each of the three project areas. That means an applicant could submit up to three proposals total if submitting one per track.
14) What award mechanisms will be used?
The award mechanisms include grants and cooperative agreements.
15) What is the funding type/category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.501.
16) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAISB 19 AW 014 04052019.
17) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posting indicates an award ceiling of $500,000.
18) How many awards are anticipated?
The posting anticipates making about four awards.
19) When was the opportunity posted and what was the original application deadline?
The opportunity was created on April 5, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 4, 2019.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. Applicants are expected to consult the complete Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to confirm which organization types are permitted and any country-specific or registration requirements.
21) What should applicants do if they are unsure whether they meet the eligibility requirements?
They should review the complete NOFO referenced by the posting to confirm allowable applicant types and any required registrations or country-specific requirements.
22) What kinds of outcomes is the Embassy seeking from funded projects?
The Embassy is looking for interventions that help counter harmful messaging while also strengthening local organizations and institutions so they can continue peace-building, conflict resolution, and community cohesion efforts independently, contributing to a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous Pakistan.
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