Opportunity ID: 332403
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72061321RFA00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Media for Accountability in Zimbabwe Program (SMAZ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. |
| 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: | The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: |
The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information. The objectives of this activity are to: 1. Strengthen watchdog journalism and media reporting for accountability; 2. Enhance media pluralism and diversity; 3. Improve the policy, legal and regulatory environment for the media; and 4. Increase media literacy and promote fact-driven action by consumers. The program seeks to find innovative ways to help the media encourage democratic and accountable governance, reveal corrupt practices and illicit financial flows, and promote constructive dialogue to make democratic processes more accessible to citizens. Program implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Nengomasha
Assistance Specialist Phone 2638677011000 Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this Amendment is to clarify the Section E: Application Review Information, 2. Review and Selection Process, a) Merit Review.
Please see the updated RFA with changes highlighted in yellow. The revised closing date is May 14, 2021 at 7:30AM |
May 06, 2021 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72061321RFA00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Media for Accountability in Zimbabwe Program (SMAZ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. |
| 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: | The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: |
The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information. The objectives of this activity are to: 1. Strengthen watchdog journalism and media reporting for accountability; 2. Enhance media pluralism and diversity; 3. Improve the policy, legal and regulatory environment for the media; and 4. Increase media literacy and promote fact-driven action by consumers. The program seeks to find innovative ways to help the media encourage democratic and accountable governance, reveal corrupt practices and illicit financial flows, and promote constructive dialogue to make democratic processes more accessible to citizens. Program implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Nengomasha
Assistance Specialist Phone 2638677011000 Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72061321RFA00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Media for Accountability in Zimbabwe Program (SMAZ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. |
| 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: | The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 06, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: |
The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information. The objectives of this activity are to: 1. Strengthen watchdog journalism and media reporting for accountability; 2. Enhance media pluralism and diversity; 3. Improve the policy, legal and regulatory environment for the media; and 4. Increase media literacy and promote fact-driven action by consumers. The program seeks to find innovative ways to help the media encourage democratic and accountable governance, reveal corrupt practices and illicit financial flows, and promote constructive dialogue to make democratic processes more accessible to citizens. Program implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Nengomasha
Assistance Specialist Phone 2638677011000 Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
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