Opportunity ID: 352994
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-24-101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Climate Change Reporting Workshop |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Climate |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: |
Improve data-driven and accurate media reporting, amplify the social media narrative to combat climate change and pollution, and allow reporters to advocate for better public health resources and actions. The project output will be at least six national-level media training workshops hosted at the American Center and other American Spaces in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and at least two other appropriate second-tier cities, potentially including the Sundarbans (where they are especially affected by climate change), Ghaziabad, or Lucknow. The workshops, each for 40-50 journalists over 18 months, will be organized by the grantee and provide participants with technical knowledge by citing U.S. case studies and policies, in order to empower participants to report substantially more on climate change in India, using factual and actionable information. Strengthen the reporting capacities of 40-50 journalists in each of the 6 workshops (total 300) and improve data-driven media reporting through these training workshops over 18 months Increase the number of actual reports, amplify the social media narrative, and increase the number of articles where the journalist ties environmental issues to policy issues. Improve reliability of information on climate and environmental issues through accurate reporting. Participants and U.S. and local experts will also discuss priority areas that can be highlighted by media for practical actions to raise awareness on climate change challenges and promote public engagement in environmental conservation to reach net zero emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Application Manager U.S. Consulate Kolkata
Email:kolkatapdgrants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Application Manager U.S. Consulate Kolkata Email: kolkatapdgrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-NOFO-24-101 | Climate Change Reporting Workshop | PKG00285382 | Mar 15, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | View |
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