This grant is for the purpose of strengthening independent media, related non-governmental organizations, and journalism schools across the Indo-Pacific region. Offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Global Engagement Center (GEC), this funding opportunity is an open competition for eligible organizations. Applicants are invited to submit proposals for programs designed to bolster free and independent journalism and media outlets. The initiative aims to enhance media resilience and promote accurate, unbiased information dissemination within the Indo-Pacific, countering disinformation and supporting democratic values through a vibrant, independent press. This vital program seeks to empower local media ecosystems through comprehensive support.
Opportunity ID: 348345
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009798 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Independent Media in the Indo-Pacific Region |
| 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: | This award seeks to establish a program to support and bolster free and independent media, media-adjacent NGOs, and journalism schools in the Indo-Pacific. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,000,000 |
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: | The Global Engagement Center (GEC) at the U.S. Department of State announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for Supporting Independent Media in the Indo-Pacific Region (see notional list of countries below), an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support and bolster free and independent media, media-adjacent NGOs, and journalism schools in the Indo-Pacific. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GEC-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
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