This grant, offered through the Media Sector Development Program, is dedicated to strengthening the media sector within the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its primary purpose is to significantly increase public access to vital information and actively promote greater civic participation among the Congolese population. By bolstering media capabilities and fostering independence, the program aims to cultivate a more informed citizenry capable of engaging meaningfully in democratic processes. This involves supporting initiatives that enhance the quality, reach, and reliability of media outlets, contributing to a more vibrant and transparent public sphere. The grant’s objective is to empower individuals through improved information dissemination, fostering an environment where citizens can actively contribute to national democratic governance and accountability.
Opportunity ID: 54166
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 660-10-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Sector Development 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: | Media Sector Support |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,518,914 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kenya USAID-Nairobi |
| Description: | Strengthened Media to Increase Access to Information and Promote Civic Participation in the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ketan Sood
Regional A&A Specialist Phone +254208622349 Email:ksood@usaid.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 54166 Full Announcement-1 -> usaid sol-660-10-000006 (msdp).pdf
Folder 54166 Other Supporting Documents-Questions & Answers Received in Response to the Solicitation 1 -> answers from technical office.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ketan Sood Regional A&A Specialist Phone +254208622349 Email: ksood@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00018960 | Jul 01, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54166 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
54166 SF424D-1.1.pdf
54166 SF424C-1.0.pdf
54166 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54166 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
54166 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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