The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai is offering a grant for the ‘Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative.’ This grant aims to address the spread of misinformation and disinformation in South India by focusing on regional language media professionals. The initiative targets the 170 million citizens in South India and aims to provide accessible resources and training to combat false information in regional media. Proposals must align with the project guidelines outlined in the full announcement.
Opportunity ID: 301113
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-18-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $55,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $55,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (PAS Chennai) is soliciting proposals for a project entitled, “Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative.” In the South Indian context, regional language media (TV, radio, print, and digital media) serve as the primary source of information for the 170 million citizens of South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, the Union State of Puducherry, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands). This project focuses on regional language media professionals due to both their substantive reach and the fact that existing English-language trainings and resources on countering misinformation and disinformation may not be accessible to them. (Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents tab’) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate Chennai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change in opportunity number | Feb 27, 2018 | |
| Feb 27, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-18-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $55,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $55,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (PAS Chennai) is soliciting proposals for a project entitled, “Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative.” In the South Indian context, regional language media (TV, radio, print, and digital media) serve as the primary source of information for the 170 million citizens of South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, the Union State of Puducherry, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands). This project focuses on regional language media professionals due to both their substantive reach and the fact that existing English-language trainings and resources on countering misinformation and disinformation may not be accessible to them. (Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents tab’) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate Chennai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-17-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $55,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $55,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (PAS Chennai) is soliciting proposals for a project entitled, “Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative.” In the South Indian context, regional language media (TV, radio, print, and digital media) serve as the primary source of information for the 170 million citizens of South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, the Union State of Puducherry, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands). This project focuses on regional language media professionals due to both their substantive reach and the fact that existing English-language trainings and resources on countering misinformation and disinformation may not be accessible to them. (Please refer to the full announcement available under ‘related documents tab’) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate Chennai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
Related Documents
Folder 301113 Full Announcement-C-NOFO-18-100 -> C-NOFO18-100 – Countering Disinformation in South India .pdf
Folder 301113 Full Announcement-C-NOFO-18-100 -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email: ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | C-NOFO-18-100 | Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative | PKG00238619 | Feb 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301113 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301113 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301113 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301113 SF424A-1.0.pdf
301113 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
301113 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
301113 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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