This grant is for the purpose of enhancing Ukraine’s resilience against disinformation and propaganda. It aims to achieve this by actively supporting the vital work of non-governmental and civil society organizations operating within the region. The core objective is to empower these groups in their efforts to mitigate and effectively counter the pervasive impacts of disinformation campaigns specifically targeting Ukraine and the ongoing conflict. Through this support, the program seeks to strengthen civil society’s capacity to identify, expose, and neutralize false narratives, thereby protecting Ukrainian citizens and institutions from manipulation and ensuring access to accurate information crucial for stability and recovery. The initiative underscores a commitment to fostering a robust and informed civil society capable of withstanding external information attacks.
Opportunity ID: 349086
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009869 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ukraine Civil Society Disinformation Resiliency Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | This program will seek to increase resilience to disinformation and propaganda by supporting the efforts of non-governmental and civil society organizations in this region that are working to mitigate and counter the impacts of disinformation targeting Ukraine and the war in Ukraine. |
| 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, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600.
GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs |
| Description: | This program will seek to increase resilience to disinformation and propaganda by supporting the efforts of non-governmental and civil society organizations in this region that are working to mitigate and counter the impacts of disinformation targeting Ukraine and the war in Ukraine. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GEC-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
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