This grant is for the purpose of professionalizing journalists and empowering independent media in Mozambique. The USAID/Mozambique Media Strengthening Program (MSP) aims to improve the quality of information provided by both state and non-state media. It seeks to enhance the capacities and financial viability of independent media organizations across the country, from Maputo to local community radio stations. The program will focus on skills improvement for journalists, including investigative and topical specializations, fostering debates, and developing local media institutions. Furthermore, the MSP will build the capacity of media organizations to achieve financial stability, advocate for media freedoms, and provide oversight of government actions. Ultimately, this initiative will lead to a more professional and effective media sector that informs citizens, encourages governmental accountability, and contributes to improved governance in Mozambique.
Opportunity ID: 124093
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA6561100002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Strengthening Program for Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Democracy & Governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
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 Strengthening Program (MSP) seeks to support the professionalization of journalists and empowerment of independent media in Mozambique, working both with individual journalists and media organizations in the capital, Maputo, as well as with local media outlets and 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. The goals of the MSP are to improve the quality of information provided to citizens by state and non-state media and to enhance the capacities and financial viability of non-state, or �independent,� media organizations in Mozambique. To engage the full spectrum of the Mozambican media, this program will focus on skills improvement for journalists, including investigative and topical specialization skills (such as HIV prevention and health promotion), foster debates and forums, develop local institutions, and foster linkages within the media sector and other development programs. Furthermore, the program will build the capacity of media organizations to become more financially viable and stable, to analyze and advocate for policy reforms to protect and broaden media freedoms, and to provide oversight of government actions. Ultimately, a more professional and effective media will work at the local, regional, and national levels to inform citizens, encourage citizens to hold their government more accountable, and contribute to better governance in Mozambique. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Doanh Van
Agreement Officer Email:dvan@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2011 | ||
| Oct 18, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA6561100002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Strengthening Program for Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Democracy & Governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
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 Strengthening Program (MSP) seeks to support the professionalization of journalists and empowerment of independent media in Mozambique, working both with individual journalists and media organizations in the capital, Maputo, as well as with local media outlets and 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. The goals of the MSP are to improve the quality of information provided to citizens by state and non-state media and to enhance the capacities and financial viability of non-state, or �independent,� media organizations in Mozambique. To engage the full spectrum of the Mozambican media, this program will focus on skills improvement for journalists, including investigative and topical specialization skills (such as HIV prevention and health promotion), foster debates and forums, develop local institutions, and foster linkages within the media sector and other development programs. Furthermore, the program will build the capacity of media organizations to become more financially viable and stable, to analyze and advocate for policy reforms to protect and broaden media freedoms, and to provide oversight of government actions. Ultimately, a more professional and effective media will work at the local, regional, and national levels to inform citizens, encourage citizens to hold their government more accountable, and contribute to better governance in Mozambique. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Doanh Van
Agreement Officer Email:dvan@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA6561100002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Media Strengthening Program for Mozambique |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Democracy & Governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
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 Strengthening Program (MSP) seeks to support the professionalization of journalists and empowerment of independent media in Mozambique, working both with individual journalists and media organizations in the capital, Maputo, as well as with local media outlets and 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. The goals of the MSP are to improve the quality of information provided to citizens by state and non-state media and to enhance the capacities and financial viability of non-state, or �independent,� media organizations in Mozambique.
To engage the full spectrum of the Mozambican media, this program will focus on skills improvement for journalists, including investigative and topical specialization skills (such as HIV prevention and health promotion), foster debates and forums, develop local institutions, and foster linkages within the media sector and other development programs. Furthermore, the program will build the capacity of media organizations to become more financially viable and stable, to analyze and advocate for policy reforms to protect and broaden media freedoms, and to provide oversight of government actions. Ultimately, a more professional and effective media will work at the local, regional, and national levels to inform citizens, encourage citizens to hold their government more accountable, and contribute to better governance in Mozambique. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Albertina Cample
Acquisition Assistant Phone 285-21352187 Email:acample@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 124093 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa 656-11-000002.pdf
Folder 124093 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 000001 – Q&A 1 -> rfa-656-11-000002-000001.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Doanh Van Agreement Officer Email: dvan@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-656-11-00002 | Media Strengthening Program for Mozmabique | PKG00079390 | Sep 22, 2011 | Nov 14, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
124093 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
124093 SF424B-1.1.pdf
124093 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
124093 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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