This grant initiative, offered by a public diplomacy department, focuses on leveraging the power of interactive media by funding the ‘United with Ukraine Game Jam.’ Utilizing the principles of prebunking and the widespread appeal of video games, the selected implementer will develop new digital experiences. The primary purpose of this grant is to create games designed to enhance player skepticism towards foreign propaganda and disinformation, thereby strengthening digital literacy and critical thinking skills among audiences. This initiative aims to combat misinformation through innovative, engaging, and educational interactive content, reaching a broad demographic through popular gaming platforms. It seeks to empower individuals with tools to critically evaluate information encountered online.
Opportunity ID: 353831
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0014015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | United with Ukraine Game Jam |
| 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 and the popularity and penetration of video games, the implementer will organize a game jam. Games developed during the United with Ukraine Game Jam will increase player skepticism of foreign propaganda and disinformation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| 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 and the popularity and penetration of video games, the implementer will organize a game jam. Games developed during the United with Ukraine Game Jam will increase player skepticism of foreign propaganda and disinformation. |
| 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
Email:- |
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