Opportunity ID: 327599
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-20-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Legal Support to Journalists in Kazakhstan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan announces a call for proposals on legal support to journalists in all regions of Kazakhstan. The successful applicant will provide legal support, including consultations and defense, to journalists and media outlets, and monitor the situation regarding press freedoms. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 09, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 09, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 08, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is limited to non-governmental, non-profit organizations registered in Kazakhstan. Applications from organizations registered outside of Kazakhstan, political groups carrying out partisan activities, and charity organizations will not be considered. Only one concept paper may be submitted per eligible organization. Kazakhstan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Description: |
The Embassy of the United States in Kazakhstan supports Kazakhstani journalists and their commitment to fulfill citizens’ rights to objective and timely information. The U.S. Mission believes in the crucial role of journalism in defining the future of any society and the need to ensure that journalists can receive timely and fair legal support, if needed.
The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan announces a call for proposals on legal support to journalists in all regions of Kazakhstan. The successful applicant will provide legal support, including consultations and defense, to journalists and media outlets, and monitor the situation regarding press freedoms.
The successful applicant should have defense attorneys on-staff or contracted who are available to provide their services in all regions of Kazakhstan. Priority will be given to applicants with experience in similar services and the ability to objectively monitor the situation regarding press freedoms. The successful applicant should demonstrate a good reputation, awareness of the situation regarding press freedoms in Kazakhstan, and be well-recognized among journalists and media experts in the community. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karla Jamankulova
Senior Regional Media Advisor Email:Nur-SultanMediaDev@state.gov |
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