Opportunity ID: 349282
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSGEO-23-GR-015-GEO-07142023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Georgian Regional and Online Media Support Program |
| 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: | Media |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Regional media outlets registered in Georgia • National online media outlets registered in Georgia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: |
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for an investigative journalism support through grants program. The goal of the Georgian Regional and Online Media Support Program is to empower regional and online media through content development and production of series of investigative stories. Media collaboration between national online and regional outlets is encouraged and will be given priority by the selection panel. Program Objectives: The Program aims to support investigative journalism to empower regional media organizations and nationwide digital multimedia outlets. Grants will be awarded to these organizations to produce a series of stories serving high public interest. Media collaboration between national online and regional outlets is encouraged and will be given priority by the Selection Panel. The maximum amount of a grant award is $50,000 per project. In case of media collaborations between national online and regional outlets, the amount will increase up to $70,000. The topics of stories may include, but not limited to:
· Disinformation/fake news jeopardizing democracy and human rights. · Flaws in government-to-media relations. · Corruption and financial crime. · Daily economic issues facing Georgians in the regions. · Government’s progress in investigating violations of public safety and security, or the lack of such. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nino Gagua
Grants Program Coordinator Phone 9953222277628 Email:gaguan@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Nino Gagua Grants Program Coordinator Phone 9953222277628 Email: gaguan@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.900 | PKG00282555 | Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | View |