This grant from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai focuses on countering disinformation in South India through a regional media literacy initiative. The project aims to enhance the capacity of regional language media professionals in identifying, analyzing, and combating misinformation. It includes organizing four two-day workshops in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, engaging 10-15 media professionals per workshop, with a focus on participants working in regional languages. The grant covers travel, accommodations, and per diem for select participants and encourages collaboration with social media companies to address the issue of disinformation.
Opportunity ID: 306761
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-18-104-REPOST |
| 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: | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 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.
The grantee will organize four separate two-day media workshops in regional media hubs throughout South India (at least one workshop each in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala). Each workshop will build the capacity of 10 to 15 media professionals, primarily those working in regional languages. The grant should fund travel, accommodations, and per diem for up to three participants per workshop (12 total) who reside in a city other than the one in which the workshop is held. When possible, the grantee should seek to engage, as either participants or presenters, representatives from social media companies that recognize and seek to mitigate the problem of disinformation.
The workshops will involve activities focused on identifying, analyzing, and countering misinformation and disinformation. They should be co-led by American and Indian subject matter experts on disinformation, and should include both time for participants to gain new insights and skills and to develop action plans for themselves and their media organizations.
(Please refer to the full announcement available under related documents tab.)
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Chennai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contact: Grant Applications
Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change in opportunity number | Jul 03, 2018 | |
| Jul 03, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | C-NOFO-18-104-REPOST |
| 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: | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 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.
The grantee will organize four separate two-day media workshops in regional media hubs throughout South India (at least one workshop each in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala). Each workshop will build the capacity of 10 to 15 media professionals, primarily those working in regional languages. The grant should fund travel, accommodations, and per diem for up to three participants per workshop (12 total) who reside in a city other than the one in which the workshop is held. When possible, the grantee should seek to engage, as either participants or presenters, representatives from social media companies that recognize and seek to mitigate the problem of disinformation.
The workshops will involve activities focused on identifying, analyzing, and countering misinformation and disinformation. They should be co-led by American and Indian subject matter experts on disinformation, and should include both time for participants to gain new insights and skills and to develop action plans for themselves and their media organizations.
(Please refer to the full announcement available under related documents tab.)
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Chennai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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-18-103 |
| 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: | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 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.
The grantee will organize four separate two-day media workshops in regional media hubs throughout South India (at least one workshop each in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala). Each workshop will build the capacity of 10 to 15 media professionals, primarily those working in regional languages. The grant should fund travel, accommodations, and per diem for up to three participants per workshop (12 total) who reside in a city other than the one in which the workshop is held. When possible, the grantee should seek to engage, as either participants or presenters, representatives from social media companies that recognize and seek to mitigate the problem of disinformation.
The workshops will involve activities focused on identifying, analyzing, and countering misinformation and disinformation. They should be co-led by American and Indian subject matter experts on disinformation, and should include both time for participants to gain new insights and skills and to develop action plans for themselves and their media organizations.
(Please refer to the full announcement available under related documents tab.)
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Chennai |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contact: Grant Applications
Manager, U.S. Consulate, Chennai Email:ChennaiPASG@State.Gov |
Related Documents
Folder 306761 Full Announcement-C-NOFO-18-104 REPOST -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Folder 306761 Full Announcement-C-NOFO-18-104 REPOST -> C-NOFO18-104 REPOST – Countering Disinformation in South India-repost.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Contact: 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-18-104-REPOST | Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative | PKG00243545 | Jul 03, 2018 | Aug 02, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
306761 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
306761 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
306761 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
306761 SF424A-1.0.pdf
306761 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
306761 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
306761 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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