Opportunity ID: 349602
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking |
| 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: | The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will train regional journalists in investigative journalism specific to combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Senegal |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will train regional journalists in investigative journalism specific to combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Projects should increase public awareness by training at least 18 journalists from Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal, via a one-time multiple day training in Senegal, in investigative journalism specific to IUU fishing and trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Projects should include the selection of participants and all logistics necessary to attend the training. Training must be delivered with interpretation in English, French and Portuguese. Written course material must also be provided in the designated three languages. Projects should be designed to achieve the following: Objective 1: Provide journalists an in-depth understanding of the impact and trends related to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and the illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Objective 2: Provide journalists techniques and best practices to publish or produce written or audio-visual products as well as effective methods to release information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Dakar’s website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For Inquiries: Aysa Miller, U.S. Embassy Dakar
MillerAM@state.gov Email:MillerAM@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | For Inquiries: Aysa Miller, U.S. Embassy Dakar MillerAM@state.gov Email: MillerAM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.989 | PKG00282701 | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | View |
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