Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 22 AW 016 01182022
The grant opportunity titled "Enhancing Entrepreneurial Capacity of Youth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Technology" is a discretionary U.S. government-funded program run by the Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. It was released on January 18, 2022 under funding opportunity number SCAISB 22 AW 016 01182022, with an original application closing date of March 21, 2022. The funding instrument is a grant, and it falls under CFDA number 19.501. The activity area is listed as "Other," indicating the project is cross-cutting and not limited to a single standard program category.
At its core, the program is designed to strengthen the ability of young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) to participate in the digital economy by improving their practical technology-enabled entrepreneurship skills. The project proposal anticipates training 100 young entrepreneurs, specifically focusing on helping them build knowledge and access resources that can translate into real economic activity online. A key issue the opportunity is trying to address is the limited availability of training and professional development options in these regions, particularly in modern digital fields where many young people could realistically earn income if given the right skills and support.
A major emphasis of the planned training is on online content creation and monetization. In practice, this points to building competencies such as producing digital content for social media or online platforms, improving storytelling and audience development, understanding platform rules and digital safety, and learning how to convert content into sustainable income streams. The opportunity also signals a target audience that includes young influencers and journalists, which suggests the training is not only about basic entrepreneurship but also about media-adjacent skills that can drive both personal income and broader commercial activity through increased online engagement.
Beyond economic outcomes, the grant ties the training to a public diplomacy objective: increasing appreciation among participants for the U.S. commitment to freedom of speech. The description suggests this would be achieved by providing a platform and supportive environment where young creators and media voices can sharpen their content creation abilities, publish more effectively, and potentially expand their reach while learning responsible, ethical, and sustainable approaches to digital work. The intended results include stronger content creation capacity, new or expanded income opportunities for participants, and increased online commerce and economic activity in KP and the NMDs.
In terms of scale and funding, the opportunity anticipates making a single award, with an award ceiling of $15,000. That relatively modest ceiling implies a focused, high-impact, short-duration program model, such as a targeted training series, workshops, mentoring, and possibly small-scale tools or resources that directly support participant learning and launch. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," meaning prospective applicants would need to consult the opportunity-specific eligibility details referenced in the original notice, but the wording indicates the program is open beyond only traditional government entities and may include organizations capable of delivering training and entrepreneurship support effectively in the target regions.Apply for SCAISB 22 AW 016 01182022
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Entrepreneurial Capacity of Youth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Technology" 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 Jan 18, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2022. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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