Opportunity ID: 305413

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-18-GR-002-052118
Funding Opportunity Title: Georgian Media Partnership Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Multimedia development
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 21, 2018
Last Updated Date: Jun 12, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 22, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 22, 2018
Archive Date: Jul 22, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $255,000
Award Floor: $255,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in professional development of journalists. Applicants are expected to create and foster long-term relationships between selected American and Georgian media outlets, and their personnel. Within the framework of this partnership, Georgian professionals affiliated with online media outlets will have opportunity to interact with U.S. counterparts and to take part in practical training experiences organized by their U.S. partner. Expertise and established relationships with indigenous media organizations in Georgia will be considered favorably. The Grantee is expected to coordinate the solicitation and selection process of the program in coordination with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for the Georgian Media Partnership Program.  U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage an 18-month-long project to strengthen Georgian online media by fostering long-term relationships between selected American media outlets and Georgian media outlets of similar size in similar demographic communities, and between the individual professionals that work at each outlet.  The means for achieving this objective may include internships, on-the-job trainings, exchanges in both directions, electronic interactions, and intensive consultations.  PAS will award approximately $255,000 for an 18-month-long project, seeking to develop a partnership with one or two Georgian online media outlets under this program.  The grantee should work closely with the Public Affairs Section throughout the grant period to identify the Georgian media outlet to be partnered with the American media outlet selected by the applicant.

 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

On program requirements of this solicitation, contact Grants Program Coordinator at the

Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, at TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Award floor edited. Jun 12, 2018
Jun 12, 2018

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-18-GR-002-052118
Funding Opportunity Title: Georgian Media Partnership Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Multimedia development
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 21, 2018
Last Updated Date: Jun 12, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 22, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 22, 2018
Archive Date: Jul 22, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $255,000
Award Floor: $255,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in professional development of journalists. Applicants are expected to create and foster long-term relationships between selected American and Georgian media outlets, and their personnel. Within the framework of this partnership, Georgian professionals affiliated with online media outlets will have opportunity to interact with U.S. counterparts and to take part in practical training experiences organized by their U.S. partner. Expertise and established relationships with indigenous media organizations in Georgia will be considered favorably. The Grantee is expected to coordinate the solicitation and selection process of the program in coordination with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for the Georgian Media Partnership Program.  U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage an 18-month-long project to strengthen Georgian online media by fostering long-term relationships between selected American media outlets and Georgian media outlets of similar size in similar demographic communities, and between the individual professionals that work at each outlet.  The means for achieving this objective may include internships, on-the-job trainings, exchanges in both directions, electronic interactions, and intensive consultations.  PAS will award approximately $255,000 for an 18-month-long project, seeking to develop a partnership with one or two Georgian online media outlets under this program.  The grantee should work closely with the Public Affairs Section throughout the grant period to identify the Georgian media outlet to be partnered with the American media outlet selected by the applicant.

 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

On program requirements of this solicitation, contact Grants Program Coordinator at the

Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, at TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-18-GR-002-052118
Funding Opportunity Title: Georgian Media Partnership Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Multimedia development
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jun 12, 2018
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 22, 2018
Archive Date: Jul 22, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $255,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.

The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in professional development of journalists. Applicants are expected to create and foster long-term relationships between selected American and Georgian media outlets, and their personnel. Within the framework of this partnership, Georgian professionals affiliated with online media outlets will have opportunity to interact with U.S. counterparts and to take part in practical training experiences organized by their U.S. partner. Expertise and established relationships with indigenous media organizations in Georgia will be considered favorably. The Grantee is expected to coordinate the solicitation and selection process of the program in coordination with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for the Georgian Media Partnership Program.  U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage an 18-month-long project to strengthen Georgian online media by fostering long-term relationships between selected American media outlets and Georgian media outlets of similar size in similar demographic communities, and between the individual professionals that work at each outlet.  The means for achieving this objective may include internships, on-the-job trainings, exchanges in both directions, electronic interactions, and intensive consultations.  PAS will award approximately $255,000 for an 18-month-long project, seeking to develop a partnership with one or two Georgian online media outlets under this program.  The grantee should work closely with the Public Affairs Section throughout the grant period to identify the Georgian media outlet to be partnered with the American media outlet selected by the applicant.

 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

On program requirements of this solicitation, contact Grants Program Coordinator at the

Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, at TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Folder 305413 Full Announcement-GMPP NOFO -> GMPP NOFO.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: On program requirements of this solicitation, contact Grants Program Coordinator at the
Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, at TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Email: TbilisiGrants@state.gov 

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.900 DOS-GEO-18-GR-002-052118 Georgian Media Partnership Program PKG00242398 May 21, 2018 Jun 22, 2018 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

305413 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

305413 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

305413 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

305413 SF424A-1.0.pdf

305413 SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

305413 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

305413 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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