Embassy Bratislava is seeking a partner organization to host a TechCamp aimed at Increasing Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills. This grant is designed for organizing a two-day workshop to equip journalists, civil society activists, and tech experts from Visegrad 4 (V4) countries with tools to combat disinformation and conspiracy theories. Participants will collaborate to develop innovative strategies to identify and counter disinformation, promote objective media reporting, and foster critical thinking among citizens. For more details and to apply, visit the provided link before the closing date on May 01, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282248
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SLO10016GR0XX |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | TechCamp on Increasing Digital Literacy |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Slovakia |
| Description: | Embassy Bratislava seeks a partner organization to host a TechCamp on Increasing Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills. This project will involve organizing a two-day workshop focused on providing journalists, civil society activists, and tech experts from Visegrad 4 (V4) countries with resources and ideas to use digital media combat the spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories filtering into the region. Through TechCamp, the Embassy will encourage participants to work together to develop creative ideas to identify, monitor and counter disinformation, to promote objective media reporting on current events, and to encourage critical thinking among citizens. A full Notice of Funding Opportunity and link to application are available at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/slovakia/23188/pdf/20160314_TechCamp_on_Increasing_Digital_Literacy.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Notice of Funding Opportunity on U.S. Embassy Bratislava home page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie Fitzmaurice
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Phone 421918553083 Email:fitzmauricesj@state.gov |
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