This grant from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata aims to enhance international reporting skills and professional networks of media practitioners and journalists in the United States, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Burma. The three-day regional workshop will focus on understanding regional contexts and covering transnational issues, using digital platforms and physical connections to build a stronger network. Applications are open until Feb 20, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 299693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | K-NOFO-18-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Regional Security in a Digital Era: Workshop for Media Practitioners and Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The new digital era of media, and the globalization of economic, political and security issues have brought new challenges to journalism and communication. In particular, various media forums have highlighted the need to develop international professional networks in order to understand regional contexts and better cover transnational issues.
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata (PAS Kolkata) seeks proposals for a project entitled “Regional Security in a Digital Era: Workshop for Media Practitioners and Journalists.” The project, a three-day regional workshop, will provide an opportunity for prominent mid-career journalists, online editors, social media practitioners, bloggers and think tank commentators from the United States, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Burma, to develop their skills in international reporting and enhance their professional network abroad through digital platforms and physical connections. (Please refer to the full announcement available under related documents tab). |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager,
U.S. Consulate, Kolkata Email:KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 299693 Full Announcement-K-NOFO-18-100 -> K-NOFO-18-100 – Regional Security in a Digital Era – Workshop for Media Practitioners and Journalists.pdf
Folder 299693 Full Announcement-K-NOFO-18-100 -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Consulate, Kolkata Email: KolkataPASG@State.Gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | K-NOFO-18-100 | Regional Security in a Digital Era: Workshop for Media Practitioners and Journalists | PKG00237318 | Dec 26, 2017 | Feb 20, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299693 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
299693 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299693 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299693 SF424A-1.0.pdf
299693 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
299693 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
299693 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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