Opportunity ID: 326617
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AL-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Investigative Stories Platform |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism. This initiative is part of Mission Albania continuing efforts to strengthen the watchdog role of the journalists and to promote/guarantee our shared democratic principles of freedom of the press and freedom of expression |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $340,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and Albanian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time, |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, pending on availability of funds, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of the project “Investigative Stories Platform.” We are seeking proposals from Albanian or U.S. organizations that will establish an editorial board and a platform for the publication of investigative stories that increase transparency and accountability and expose corruption. The board would receive, review, and approve proposals of stories to receive funding for a stipend for the journalist and an approved budget for expenses to be able to conduct the investigation. Proposals would be reviewed on a monthly basis. Proposals to the board could be from individual journalists or groups of journalists as well as media organizations for the production of multi-media stories. Productions should include infographics, audio and/or video elements, and should not be limited to the capital Tirana. Journalists would be able to publish on the platform with or without a byline. In the middle of the application period, the Public Affairs Office plans to hold an information session with interested organizations/individuals to respond to questions about the project. It will be announced on the Embassy’s Facebook page. Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana intends to award one grant for up to $350,000. The period of performance is eighteen months, with an anticipated start date of October 2020. Link to the NOFO at U.S. Embassy Tirana website. Application forms can be downloaded from this link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tirana Selection Committee via PASTirana@state.gov Email:PASTirana@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The application deadline is extended to June 4, 2020 | May 28, 2020 | |
| Application Deadline for this opportunity is extended to June 4, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | |
| Apr 28, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AL-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Investigative Stories Platform |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism. This initiative is part of Mission Albania continuing efforts to strengthen the watchdog role of the journalists and to promote/guarantee our shared democratic principles of freedom of the press and freedom of expression |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $340,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and Albanian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time, |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, pending on availability of funds, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of the project “Investigative Stories Platform.” We are seeking proposals from Albanian or U.S. organizations that will establish an editorial board and a platform for the publication of investigative stories that increase transparency and accountability and expose corruption. The board would receive, review, and approve proposals of stories to receive funding for a stipend for the journalist and an approved budget for expenses to be able to conduct the investigation. Proposals would be reviewed on a monthly basis. Proposals to the board could be from individual journalists or groups of journalists as well as media organizations for the production of multi-media stories. Productions should include infographics, audio and/or video elements, and should not be limited to the capital Tirana. Journalists would be able to publish on the platform with or without a byline. In the middle of the application period, the Public Affairs Office plans to hold an information session with interested organizations/individuals to respond to questions about the project. It will be announced on the Embassy’s Facebook page. Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana intends to award one grant for up to $350,000. The period of performance is eighteen months, with an anticipated start date of October 2020. Link to the NOFO at U.S. Embassy Tirana website. Application forms can be downloaded from this link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tirana Selection Committee via PASTirana@state.gov Email:PASTirana@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AL-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Investigative Stories Platform |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism. This initiative is part of Mission Albania continuing efforts to strengthen the watchdog role of the journalists and to promote/guarantee our shared democratic principles of freedom of the press and freedom of expression |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $340,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and Albanian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time, |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, pending on availability of funds, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of the project “Investigative Stories Platform.” We are seeking proposals from Albanian or U.S. organizations that will establish an editorial board and a platform for the publication of investigative stories that increase transparency and accountability and expose corruption. The board would receive, review, and approve proposals of stories to receive funding for a stipend for the journalist and an approved budget for expenses to be able to conduct the investigation. Proposals would be reviewed on a monthly basis. Proposals to the board could be from individual journalists or groups of journalists as well as media organizations for the production of multi-media stories. Productions should include infographics, audio and/or video elements, and should not be limited to the capital Tirana. Journalists would be able to publish on the platform with or without a byline. In the middle of the application period, the Public Affairs Office plans to hold an information session with interested organizations/individuals to respond to questions about the project. It will be announced on the Embassy’s Facebook page. Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana intends to award one grant for up to $350,000. The period of performance is eighteen months, with an anticipated start date of October 2020. Link to the NOFO at U.S. Embassy Tirana website. Application forms can be downloaded from this link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tirana Selection Committee via PASTirana@state.gov Email:PASTirana@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AL-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Investigative Stories Platform |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism. This initiative is part of Mission Albania continuing efforts to strengthen the watchdog role of the journalists and to promote/guarantee our shared democratic principles of freedom of the press and freedom of expression |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $340,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and Albanian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time, |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Albania |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, pending on availability of funds, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of the project “Investigative Stories Platform.” We are seeking proposals from Albanian or U.S. organizations that will establish an editorial board and a platform for the publication of investigative stories that increase transparency and accountability and expose corruption. The board would receive, review, and approve proposals of stories to receive funding for a stipend for the journalist and an approved budget for expenses to be able to conduct the investigation. Proposals would be reviewed on a monthly basis. Proposals to the board could be from individual journalists or groups of journalists as well as media organizations for the production of multi-media stories. Productions should include infographics, audio and/or video elements, and should not be limited to the capital Tirana. Journalists would be able to publish on the platform with or without a byline. In the middle of the application period, the Public Affairs Office plans to hold an information session with interested organizations/individuals to respond to questions about the project. It will be announced on the Embassy’s Facebook page. Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana intends to award one grant for up to $350,000. The period of performance is eighteen months, with an anticipated start date of October 2020. Link to the NOFO at U.S. Embassy Tirana website. Application forms can be downloaded from this link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tirana Selection Committee via PASTirana@state.gov Email:PASTirana@state.gov |