This grant is for the purpose of strengthening independent media ecosystems and promoting democratic values in select foreign countries. A single cooperative agreement, with funding up to $500,000, will be awarded to support initiatives that build capacity within the media sector. The objective is to cultivate a more resilient media landscape and mitigate the suppression of independent journalism and democratic principles abroad. The successful project will have an initial performance period of twenty-four months, aiming to foster environments where diverse and free media can thrive, ultimately bolstering democratic governance and freedom of expression globally.
Opportunity ID: 338189
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008631 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Foreign Media Ownership Laws Globally |
| 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: | The Department of State proposes to award one cooperative agreement through this NOFO. Experience in media and/or legal support is preferred. Applicants and their partners should have recent prior experience, extensive networks in subject matter, and physical presence in one or more of the proposed countries. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit/nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and commercial entities. Applicants from high-income countries are eligible to be proposed implementers or sub-implementers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs |
| Description: | One (1) cooperative agreement for up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 ESF will be awarded for work that will support a more resilient media ecosystem and build capacity to mitigate the suppression of independent media and democratic values in select foreign countries. The initial period of performance will be for twenty-four (24) months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GEC-Programs@State.gov
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