The U.S. Embassy offers the Media Small Grants Program to strengthen inclusive and accountable democracy. This grant aims to elevate journalistic professionalism, expand independent media capabilities, and promote public access to information, ultimately increasing the production of balanced, locally relevant, diverse, and high-quality media products. Previously, the program supported quality journalism, investigative reporting, public education on safe social media use, effective government communication, and content highlighting women’s leadership. Applicants should propose innovative projects that complement ongoing programs, avoid duplication, and may enhance or expand successful existing initiatives. Proposals must clearly align with the program’s goal and target audiences.
Opportunity ID: 354399
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | PDS invites proposals for programs that support professional journalism and promote access to information and freedom of expression. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | This program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media and its role in society by competitively awarding small grants to Kyrgyz non-profit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in the media sector, independent media organizations, registered media entrepreneurs, and to individual journalists and content creators producing journalistic content for online platforms. Awards will be made pending the availability of funds. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Media Small Grants Program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media institutions by competitively awarding small grants to: ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in media-related areas; ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered independent media organizations and companies; and ⮚ Kyrgyzstani journalists and content creators producing journalistic content for online platforms.State bodies are encouraged to work with eligible NGOs, independent media organizations, and individuals to submit applications. American or other third country organizations are not eligible for grants under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Description: |
The Media Small Grants Program advances the U.S. Embassy goal of supporting a more inclusive and accountable democracy. It seeks to increase journalistic professionalism, expand the capabilities of independent media, and promoted access to information. The intended result is increased production of balanced, locally relevant, diverse, and high-quality media products.
Prior activities through this program have included support for projects that:
Proposed programs should be innovative and clearly demonstrate how they will complement any ongoing programs and avoid duplicating past efforts. They may include activities that improve upon or expand existing successful projects. Applicants should pay close attention to the PDS project goal and target audiences when developing their proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PDS Grants Team
Email:BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed the deadline and replaced attachments with correct numbers. | May 22, 2024 | |
| May 22, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | PDS invites proposals for programs that support professional journalism and promote access to information and freedom of expression. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | This program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media and its role in society by competitively awarding small grants to Kyrgyz non-profit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in the media sector, independent media organizations, registered media entrepreneurs, and to individual journalists and content creators producing journalistic content for online platforms. Awards will be made pending the availability of funds. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Media Small Grants Program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media institutions by competitively awarding small grants to: ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in media-related areas; ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered independent media organizations and companies; and ⮚ Kyrgyzstani journalists and content creators producing journalistic content for online platforms.State bodies are encouraged to work with eligible NGOs, independent media organizations, and individuals to submit applications. American or other third country organizations are not eligible for grants under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Description: |
The Media Small Grants Program advances the U.S. Embassy goal of supporting a more inclusive and accountable democracy. It seeks to increase journalistic professionalism, expand the capabilities of independent media, and promoted access to information. The intended result is increased production of balanced, locally relevant, diverse, and high-quality media products.
Prior activities through this program have included support for projects that:
Proposed programs should be innovative and clearly demonstrate how they will complement any ongoing programs and avoid duplicating past efforts. They may include activities that improve upon or expand existing successful projects. Applicants should pay close attention to the PDS project goal and target audiences when developing their proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PDS Grants Team
Email:BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-24-0006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Small Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | PDS invites proposals for programs that support professional journalism and promote access to information and freedom of expression. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | This program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media and its role in society by competitively awarding small grants to Kyrgyz non-profit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in the media sector, independent media organizations, registered media entrepreneurs, and to individual journalists and content creators producing journalistic content for online platforms. Awards will be made pending the availability of funds. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Media Small Grants Program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media institutions by competitively awarding small grants to: ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in media-related areas; ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered independent media organizations and companies; and ⮚ Kyrgyzstani journalists and content creators producing journalistic content for online platforms.State bodies are encouraged to work with eligible NGOs, independent media organizations, and individuals to submit applications. American or other third country organizations are not eligible for grants under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Description: |
The Media Small Grants Program advances the U.S. Embassy goal of supporting a more inclusive and accountable democracy. It seeks to increase journalistic professionalism, expand the capabilities of independent media, and promoted access to information. The intended result is increased production of balanced, locally relevant, diverse, and high-quality media products.
Prior activities through this program have included support for projects that:
Proposed programs should be innovative and clearly demonstrate how they will complement any ongoing programs and avoid duplicating past efforts. They may include activities that improve upon or expand existing successful projects. Applicants should pay close attention to the PDS project goal and target audiences when developing their proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PDS Grants Team
Email:BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Notice-of-Funding-Opportunity_2024-Media_FINAL.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 4a-Media-Small-Grants-Performance-Monitoring-Plan-Template_FOR ORGANIZATIONS.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 1c-SF424A.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 6-Media-Small-Grants-Indicators.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 1b. SF424_FOR INDIVIDUALS.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 2-Media-Small-Grants-Project Application Form.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 5-Applicant Organizational Information.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 1a-SF424_FOR ORGANIZATIONS.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 3-Media-Small-Grants Template Budget.pdf
Folder 354399 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 4b-Media-Small-Grants-Performance-Monitoring-Plan-Template_FOR INDIVIDUALS.pdf
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