Opportunity ID: 334937

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-NEWZEALAND-2021-07
Funding Opportunity Title: Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation in New Zealand and the Pacific
Opportunity Category: Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jul 26, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jul 26, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 31, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 31, 2021
Archive Date: Sep 30, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $500

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Individuals
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
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 New Zealand
Description:

The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organization interested in submitting proposals to combat misinformation and disinformation in New Zealand and the Pacific.

 

As a Pacific nation, the United States has long been committed to working with partners in the region to ensure the dissemination of factual information that promotes human rights, the rule of law, free access to information, and freedom of the press.

 

Working in concert with partners in government, civil society, associations and/or institutions, Mission New Zealand seeks to raise awareness of disinformation as a global challenge we all share, and to increase public support to counter malign influence. The Mission will look to support activities that increase awareness of, and offer solutions to combating disinformation, online hate & bullying, emotional manipulation & malign actors online etc. Activities and/or campaigns could include speaker programs, workshops, hackathons, conferences, exchanges, reporting and academic tours etc.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Tracey Zemanek

Resource Management Specialist

Phone 6444626122
Email:zemanekt@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 334937 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Disinfo NOFO.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Tracey Zemanek
Resource Management Specialist
Phone 6444626122
Email: zemanekt@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.040 PKG00268336 Jul 26, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

334937 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

334937 SF424A-1.0.pdf

334937 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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