USAID/Mozambique is offering this Media Assistance Program Grant to support independent media professionalization and empowerment.

This grant from USAID/Mozambique is for supporting the professionalization and empowerment of independent media across Mozambique. It strategically targets both Maputo-based journalists and media outlets, alongside community radio stations nationwide, acknowledging their vital roles in the country’s information ecosystem. The program aims to enhance skills in investigative journalism, foster public debates, and drive institutional development within the media sector. It will also build crucial linkages and strengthen the capacity of media and related organizations to advocate for policy reforms and promote effective oversight of government actions. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to cultivate a more professional and effective media landscape, enabling it to better inform citizens, ensure government accountability, and significantly contribute to improved governance.

Opportunity ID: 58690

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	DRAFT0001
Funding Opportunity Title:	Media Program
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	Request for Comment on proposed Program Description for Media Program
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 is a request for comments only.
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	[]
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Nov 09, 2010
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Nov 19, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Nov 19, 2010
Archive Date:	Dec 19, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$8,000,000
Award Floor:	$5,000,000

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:	Mozambique USAID-Maputo
Description:	The USAID/Mozambique Media Assistance Program seeks to support the professionalization and empowerment of independent media in Mozambique through a combined approach focusing on journalists and media outlets in the capital Maputo, and through complimentary assistance to community radio stations located throughout the country. While the needs of Maputo-based media and community radio stations differ greatly, the two play essential roles in the ecosystem of news and information in the country. To support both segments of the Mozambican media, this program will focus on skills improvement to improve investigative journalism, foster debates and forums, institutional development, fostering linkages within the media and with other development programs. Furthermore, the program will build the capacity of the media and other key organizations to analyze and advocate for policy reforms and promote oversight about government actions. Ultimately, a more professional and effective media will work, regional, and national levels to inform citizens, hold the government accountable, and contribute to better governance. Due to technical difficulties, if you would like to comment on the package please send me an E-mail at: jathanas@usaid.gov or jathanas@yahoo.com Thank you, James C. Athanas, Office Director, Acquisition & Assistance Office, USAID Mozambique
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: James Athanas Contracts and Assistance Officer Phone 202-216-6250 x 2186 Email:jathanas@usaid.gov

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