Offered by a department committed to digital safety, this grant is for the development and implementation of crucial media literacy and digital safety initiatives in Ukraine. Drawing on the science of prebunking and addressing the growing threat from synthetic media and online platforms, the project will develop comprehensive curricula for students, parents, and educators. It will also launch three targeted public service announcement (PSA) campaigns to enhance awareness and critical thinking. The overarching goal is to equip Ukrainian citizens with essential digital safety skills. Following these educational efforts, a capstone conference on synthetic media literacy will be organized in Eastern Europe, fostering regional collaboration and knowledge dissemination.
Opportunity ID: 353457
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0010759 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Synthetic Media Literacy and Digital Safety Curricula, Public Service Announcement Campaign, and Conference |
| 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: | Drawing on the science of prebunking, the growing danger from synthetic media, and the popularity and penetration of online games and social media, the implementer will develop media literacy and digital safety curricula and organize three public service announcement (PSA) campaigns targeting students, parents, and educators in Ukraine. Afterwards, the implementer will organize a conference in Eastern Europe on synthetic media literacy. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs |
| Description: | Drawing on the science of prebunking, the growing danger from synthetic media, and the popularity and penetration of online games and social media, the implementer will develop media literacy and digital safety curricula and organize three public service announcement (PSA) campaigns targeting students, parents, and educators in Ukraine. Afterwards, the implementer will organize a conference in Eastern Europe on synthetic media literacy. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GEC-Programs@state.gov
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