This grant is for improving media literacy skills among young Georgians aged 16-24, including ethnic minorities and socially marginalized individuals. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, is offering this assistance award for a pilot program lasting up to 24 months. The initiative aims to significantly enhance participants’ ability to distinguish trustworthy news from misinformation and cross-check information. Expected outcomes include a 20% increase in participants’ capacity to identify reliable news and a 20% increase in those who verify information. This program supports critical thinking and media discernment among Georgian youth.
Opportunity ID: 294920
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSGEO-17-GR-005-GEO-062217 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Literacy Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 03, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. and Georgian non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in media literacy and have knowledge of the Georgian media environment. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a pilot Program in Media Literacy. PAS invites organizations to submit proposals for an up-to- 24 months project to improve media literacy skills among young Georgians between the ages of 16 – 24 to include ethnic minorities and people at risk of being socially marginalized. Expected results include an increase of at least 20% in program participants’ ability to distinguish trustworthy news from fake news and an increase of at least 20% in those who cross-check the information from the news. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PAS Grants Team
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294920 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | PAS Grants Team Email: TbilisiGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.900 | PKG00233370 | Aug 04, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294920 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294920 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294920 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294920 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294920 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294920 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
294920 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf