Opportunity ID: 319553
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BER-NOFO-FY19-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following activities and costs are not covered under this announcement:- Social welfare projects;- Paying to complete activities begun with other funds (however, new activities that build from lessonslearned as the result of an earlier project are acceptable);- Activities that appear partisan or that support individual or party electoral campaigns;- Exchange programs (however, reasonable international travel incidental to the accomplishment ofprogram objectives will be considered);- One-time events, such as stand-alone conferences and one-off round tables (however, a series ofworkshops within a larger programmatic concept are acceptable);- Medical research and clinical studies; Cultural presentations, cultural research, cultural clubs, or festivals, etc.; and Entertainment (e.g., social activities, ceremonies, alcoholic beverages, guided tours).1. Eligible Applicants-Individuals as well as private and public nonprofit organizations may submit applications.- U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations- U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions- U.S. or foreign individuals- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Germany |
| Description: |
The Department of State announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to create a digital story highlighting the ongoing human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and its effects on the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora, including those living in Germany. 1. Program Objectives Part A: Creation of a short documentary digital story and additional oral testimonial library. This program will provide funding to create a short documentary story. The digital story/video would focus on individual testimonies from members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora in Germany, particularly those who have escaped persecution in Xinjiang or whose family members are currently in or have previously been in detention. The grant recipient would work with human rights NGOs and Uighur and other diaspora groups, to solicit and record oral testimonies. These oral testimonies would serve as the basis for the documentary digital story, but the raw footage of the oral testimonies would also be preserved and shared with theDepartment of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs for potential use in additional public diplomacy content.The final product will be posted online for public viewing and the U.S. Department of State will help promote the digital story with partners and provide separate travel grants for the filmmakers/content creators to present their digital story and meet with audiences throughout Germany. 2. Participants and Audiences The primary audience is the broader German public, particularly non-elite and non-expert audiences outside of Berlin. A secondary audience is members of the German federal and state parliaments. With that in mind, the digital story should be targeted to the general public and include English subtitles. 3. Recipient Responsibilities
4. Q&A
Q: Generally are you looking to work with an already established filmmaker or video production company/organization for this grant? A: We will assess each applicant based on the merit of their individual application, which should include evidence of their suitability for the given project. Q: Are you considering extending the deadline until after the weekend (9/1) or after Labor Day (9/2)? We will observe a grace period of three days. Q: Can you clarify who the Implementing partner is? The Department of State or those applying? The applicant will be the implementing partner. Q: Why is this program taking place in Germany as opposed to the US or any other countries where there is a Uyghur/Kazakh Diaspora? As this program has been devised by U.S. Mission Germany, its outreach dimension is targeted towards German audiences. Q: Is there plan to implement this grant in other parts of the world? Not to our knowledge. Q: Are the interviewees to be chosen exclusively living in Germany, with either citizenship, refugee status or somewhere in between? Individuals featured in the film should be residing in Germany. Q: Is there an approximate target number of interviewees you would like to see for this short Documentary? No. Q: Do you imagine a short being between 10 and 20 minutes? The length is up to the applicant to determine. Q: Would you prefer the raw footage of the oral testimonies to be shot with video (video portraits) or can they be auditory/oral? This is in understanding that you plan to preserve and share with the Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs for potential use in additional public diplomacy content. This is up to the applicant to determine. Q: Are individuals exempt from obtaining a Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet),or a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.? Individuals are exempt from SAM.gov and DUNS registrations. We are not considering splitting the grant to multiple individuals. Q: What are the parameters for submissions by individuals? Individuals can submit proposals as long as profit is not a line item in the cost proposal. There are no other requirements to comply with except the ones outlined in the eligible entities guidance. Q: Is the grant for the production alone or is it also for the dissemination and conversations around raising awareness both online and in person screenings with small audiences? The initial grant is centered on production, but also includes dissemination elements, as outreach is the key program motive. Q: Can you say more about the measurability of the success of this work? Is this specifically around the creation of the short documentary or does it include the dissemination of the work and the measurement of its affect on audiences and raising awareness? This is an audience-focused project; success of the project is evaluated in regards to audience engagement and reach. Q: Does the state department have plans around the dissemination of the short documentary in addition to an online presence? Or is that inclusive in the grant? We will evaluate further dissemination scenarios upon completion of the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Berlin, Public Affairs
Email:BerlinPANOFO@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Q&A Section added. | Aug 30, 2019 | |
| Email address changed | Aug 15, 2019 | |
| — | Aug 15, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BER-NOFO-FY19-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following activities and costs are not covered under this announcement:- Social welfare projects;- Paying to complete activities begun with other funds (however, new activities that build from lessonslearned as the result of an earlier project are acceptable);- Activities that appear partisan or that support individual or party electoral campaigns;- Exchange programs (however, reasonable international travel incidental to the accomplishment ofprogram objectives will be considered);- One-time events, such as stand-alone conferences and one-off round tables (however, a series ofworkshops within a larger programmatic concept are acceptable);- Medical research and clinical studies; Cultural presentations, cultural research, cultural clubs, or festivals, etc.; and Entertainment (e.g., social activities, ceremonies, alcoholic beverages, guided tours).1. Eligible Applicants-Individuals as well as private and public nonprofit organizations may submit applications.- U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations- U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions- U.S. or foreign individuals- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Germany |
| Description: |
The Department of State announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to create a digital story highlighting the ongoing human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and its effects on the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora, including those living in Germany. 1. Program Objectives Part A: Creation of a short documentary digital story and additional oral testimonial library. This program will provide funding to create a short documentary story. The digital story/video would focus on individual testimonies from members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora in Germany, particularly those who have escaped persecution in Xinjiang or whose family members are currently in or have previously been in detention. The grant recipient would work with human rights NGOs and Uighur and other diaspora groups, to solicit and record oral testimonies. These oral testimonies would serve as the basis for the documentary digital story, but the raw footage of the oral testimonies would also be preserved and shared with theDepartment of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs for potential use in additional public diplomacy content.The final product will be posted online for public viewing and the U.S. Department of State will help promote the digital story with partners and provide separate travel grants for the filmmakers/content creators to present their digital story and meet with audiences throughout Germany. 2. Participants and Audiences The primary audience is the broader German public, particularly non-elite and non-expert audiences outside of Berlin. A secondary audience is members of the German federal and state parliaments. With that in mind, the digital story should be targeted to the general public and include English subtitles. 3. Recipient Responsibilities
4. Q&A
Q: Generally are you looking to work with an already established filmmaker or video production company/organization for this grant? A: We will assess each applicant based on the merit of their individual application, which should include evidence of their suitability for the given project. Q: Are you considering extending the deadline until after the weekend (9/1) or after Labor Day (9/2)? We will observe a grace period of three days. Q: Can you clarify who the Implementing partner is? The Department of State or those applying? The applicant will be the implementing partner. Q: Why is this program taking place in Germany as opposed to the US or any other countries where there is a Uyghur/Kazakh Diaspora? As this program has been devised by U.S. Mission Germany, its outreach dimension is targeted towards German audiences. Q: Is there plan to implement this grant in other parts of the world? Not to our knowledge. Q: Are the interviewees to be chosen exclusively living in Germany, with either citizenship, refugee status or somewhere in between? Individuals featured in the film should be residing in Germany. Q: Is there an approximate target number of interviewees you would like to see for this short Documentary? No. Q: Do you imagine a short being between 10 and 20 minutes? The length is up to the applicant to determine. Q: Would you prefer the raw footage of the oral testimonies to be shot with video (video portraits) or can they be auditory/oral? This is in understanding that you plan to preserve and share with the Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs for potential use in additional public diplomacy content. This is up to the applicant to determine. Q: Are individuals exempt from obtaining a Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet),or a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.? Individuals are exempt from SAM.gov and DUNS registrations. We are not considering splitting the grant to multiple individuals. Q: What are the parameters for submissions by individuals? Individuals can submit proposals as long as profit is not a line item in the cost proposal. There are no other requirements to comply with except the ones outlined in the eligible entities guidance. Q: Is the grant for the production alone or is it also for the dissemination and conversations around raising awareness both online and in person screenings with small audiences? The initial grant is centered on production, but also includes dissemination elements, as outreach is the key program motive. Q: Can you say more about the measurability of the success of this work? Is this specifically around the creation of the short documentary or does it include the dissemination of the work and the measurement of its affect on audiences and raising awareness? This is an audience-focused project; success of the project is evaluated in regards to audience engagement and reach. Q: Does the state department have plans around the dissemination of the short documentary in addition to an online presence? Or is that inclusive in the grant? We will evaluate further dissemination scenarios upon completion of the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Berlin, Public Affairs
Email:BerlinPANOFO@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BER-NOFO-FY19-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following activities and costs are not covered under this announcement:- Social welfare projects;- Paying to complete activities begun with other funds (however, new activities that build from lessonslearned as the result of an earlier project are acceptable);- Activities that appear partisan or that support individual or party electoral campaigns;- Exchange programs (however, reasonable international travel incidental to the accomplishment ofprogram objectives will be considered);- One-time events, such as stand-alone conferences and one-off round tables (however, a series ofworkshops within a larger programmatic concept are acceptable);- Medical research and clinical studies; Cultural presentations, cultural research, cultural clubs, or festivals, etc.; and Entertainment (e.g., social activities, ceremonies, alcoholic beverages, guided tours).1. Eligible Applicants-Individuals as well as private and public nonprofit organizations may submit applications.- U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations- U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions- U.S. or foreign individuals- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Germany |
| Description: |
The Department of State announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to create a digital story highlighting the ongoing human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and its effects on the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora, including those living in Germany. 1. Program Objectives Part A: Creation of a short documentary digital story and additional oral testimonial library. This program will provide funding to create a short documentary story. The digital story/video would focus on individual testimonies from members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora in Germany, particularly those who have escaped persecution in Xinjiang or whose family members are currently in or have previously been in detention. The grant recipient would work with human rights NGOs and Uighur and other diaspora groups, to solicit and record oral testimonies. These oral testimonies would serve as the basis for the documentary digital story, but the raw footage of the oral testimonies would also be preserved and shared with theDepartment of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs for potential use in additional public diplomacy content.The final product will be posted online for public viewing and the U.S. Department of State will help promote the digital story with partners and provide separate travel grants for the filmmakers/content creators to present their digital story and meet with audiences throughout Germany. 2. Participants and Audiences The primary audience is the broader German public, particularly non-elite and non-expert audiences outside of Berlin. A secondary audience is members of the German federal and state parliaments. With that in mind, the digital story should be targeted to the general public and include English subtitles. 3. Recipient Responsibilities
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Berlin, Public Affairs
Email:BerlinPANOFO@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BER-NOFO-FY19-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following activities and costs are not covered under this announcement: – Social welfare projects; – Paying to complete activities begun with other funds (however, new activities that build from lessonslearned as the result of an earlier project are acceptable); – Activities that appear partisan or that support individual or party electoral campaigns; – Exchange programs (however, reasonable international travel incidental to the accomplishment ofprogram objectives will be considered); – One-time events, such as stand-alone conferences and one-off round tables (however, a series ofworkshops within a larger programmatic concept are acceptable); – Medical research and clinical studies; Cultural presentations, cultural research, cultural clubs, or festivals, etc.; and Entertainment (e.g., social activities, ceremonies, alcoholic beverages, guided tours). 1. Eligible Applicants -Individuals as well as private and public nonprofit organizations may submit applications. – U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations- U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions- U.S. or foreign individuals – Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Germany |
| Description: |
The Department of State announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to create a digital story highlighting the ongoing human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and its effects on the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora, including those living in Germany. 1. Program Objectives Part A: Creation of a short documentary digital story and additional oral testimonial library. This program will provide funding to create a short documentary story. The digital story/video would focus on individual testimonies from members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora in Germany, particularly those who have escaped persecution in Xinjiang or whose family members are currently in or have previously been in detention. The grant recipient would work with human rights NGOs and Uighur and other diaspora groups, to solicit and record oral testimonies. These oral testimonies would serve as the basis for the documentary digital story, but the raw footage of the oral testimonies would also be preserved and shared with theDepartment of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs for potential use in additional public diplomacy content.The final product will be posted online for public viewing and the U.S. Department of State will help promote the digital story with partners and provide separate travel grants for the filmmakers/content creators to present their digital story and meet with audiences throughout Germany. 2. Participants and Audiences The primary audience is the broader German public, particularly non-elite and non-expert audiences outside of Berlin. A secondary audience is members of the German federal and state parliaments. With that in mind, the digital story should be targeted to the general public and include English subtitles. 3. Recipient Responsibilities
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Berlin, Public Affairs
Email:BerlinPANOFODL@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Berlin, Public Affairs Email: BerlinPANOFO@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | BER-NOFO-FY19-003 | Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness | PKG00253898 | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | View |
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