The U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This grant is specifically designed for Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation activities. The primary objective is to enhance media literacy, minimize susceptibility to misinformation and disinformation, and foster greater awareness regarding the importance of media literacy and fact-checking. Proposed projects must engage established professionals aged 25 to 50 as their target audience. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen critical thinking skills and promote accurate information consumption within the community, addressing a crucial need for robust information environments.
Opportunity ID: 346305
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PDS-KAM-FY23-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kampala Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Uganda |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to focus on Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation activities. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity outlining a funding priority and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Proposals that do not align with stated objectives and project outcomes will not be considered for funding. The objective of this specific funding opportunity is to improve media literacy, reduce vulnerability to misinformation and disinformation, and/or raise awareness about the importance of media literacy and fact checking. Proposed projects will work with an audience of established professionals aged 25 to 50. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kampala PD Small Grants Program
Grantor Phone 256312306001 Email:Kampalagrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 346305 Full Announcement-Uganda MLD -> UGANDA – Media Literacy and Disinformation NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kampala PD Small Grants Program Grantor Phone 256312306001 Email: Kampalagrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | DOS-PDS-KAM-FY23-02 | U.S. Embassy Kampala Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation Programs | PKG00280048 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346305 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346305 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346305 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346305 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346305 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346305 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346305 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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