SCA is offering a grant aimed at significantly enhancing the capacity of journalists across South Asia. This grant is specifically designed to fund projects that will equip journalists with crucial skills essential for modern investigative reporting. The primary purpose is to provide comprehensive training in conducting thorough investigations, enabling them to confidently identify and utilize reliable sources, and rigorously fact-check information to ensure accuracy and credibility in their reporting. This initiative seeks to empower journalists, fostering a stronger, more capable media landscape in the region through specialized skill development.
Opportunity ID: 327503
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | SCA seeks to fund a project that will build the capacity of journalists in South Asia. The project should provide journalists with the skills to conduct investigations, identify reliable sources, and fact-check information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PritchardCH@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| New NOFO attachment uploaded. Submission instructions now match PSI attachment. | Jun 08, 2020 | |
| New NOFO attachment uploaded. Submission instructions now match PSI attachment. | Jun 04, 2020 | |
| Updated Questions and Answers attachment. | Jun 04, 2020 | |
| Updated Questions and Answers attachment. | Jun 04, 2020 | |
| Jun 04, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | SCA seeks to fund a project that will build the capacity of journalists in South Asia. The project should provide journalists with the skills to conduct investigations, identify reliable sources, and fact-check information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PritchardCH@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | SCA seeks to fund a project that will build the capacity of journalists in South Asia. The project should provide journalists with the skills to conduct investigations, identify reliable sources, and fact-check information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PritchardCH@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | SCA seeks to fund a project that will build the capacity of journalists in South Asia. The project should provide journalists with the skills to conduct investigations, identify reliable sources, and fact-check information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PritchardCH@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | SCA seeks to fund a project that will build the capacity of journalists in South Asia. The project should provide journalists with the skills to conduct investigations, identify reliable sources, and fact-check information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PritchardCH@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006976 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,975,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | SCA seeks to fund a project that will build the capacity of journalists in South Asia. The project should provide journalists with the skills to conduct investigations, identify reliable sources, and fact-check information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PritchardCH@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> Questions and Answers.pdf
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> NOFO Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists (2).pdf
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> Performance Monitoring Plan Instructions (1).pdf
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> Budget Template 2020 (2).pdf
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> Financial Management Survey (3).pdf
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> Proposal Submission Instructions (10).pdf
Folder 327503 Full Announcement-NOFO and Related Information -> Budget Guidelines 2020 (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | PritchardCH@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFOP0006976 | Intensive Media Training for Investigative Journalists | PKG00262124 | May 19, 2020 | Jul 02, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327503 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327503 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327503 SF424B-1.1.pdf
327503 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327503 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
327503 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
327503 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf