Karachi – Science, Technology, Environment, Mathematics (STEM) Programming

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Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

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Description

The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Consulate General Karachi (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The projects set forth in this NOFO support individual and institutional capacity-building in STEM entrepreneurship. Two (2) different projects are described in this NOFO. Organizations may submit one proposal for each project, but no more than one proposal per project. Project 1: Entrepreneurship and Software Engineering: To develop and leverage entrepreneurial skills of women in and around Hyderabad, Sukkur, Khairpur, and Larkana, particularly in the textile industry. Project 2: STEM Hackathon: A STEM hackathon for female programmers in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Quetta, to engage more girls in STEM-related fields; to help women in STEM-related fields to find and connect with mentors; and to identify solutions to career or education-related challenges that women in STEM fields face.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

PakistanGrants@state.gov
PakistanGrants@state.gob

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMar 8, 2019
  • ClosesMay 8, 2019
  • Award floor$45,000
  • Award ceiling$95,000
  • Program funding$95,000
  • Expected awards2
  • CFDA19.501
Categories
Other

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