The Global Engagement Center of the U.S. Department of State is offering this grant as an open competition for organizations. This grant is for the purpose of carrying out programs designed to mitigate the influence of People’s Republic of China (PRC) media within Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative aims to strengthen the independent media landscape in the region, counteracting malign foreign influence and promoting a diverse and resilient information environment. Organizations are invited to submit applications that propose innovative approaches to bolster local media capabilities and enhance media literacy. The objective is to foster a robust and independent media ecosystem capable of resisting and counterbalancing external pressures. Applications are currently being accepted.
Opportunity ID: 347734
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting and Bolstering Independent Media in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 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: | Supporting and Bolstering Independent Media in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| 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.
GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs |
| Description: | The China Division of the Global Engagement Center of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to mitigate PRC media influence in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| 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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