Opportunity ID: 341155
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SOFIA-FY22-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AEECA: Detect and Check Disinformation in Bulgaria |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia – Countering Russian Influence Fund (AEECA-CRIF) FY 2021 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bulgaria |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to foster the development of independent media in Bulgaria through training for journalists and journalism students. The program will strengthen journalistic resilience to Russian disinformation and manipulation in Bulgaria. The grantee would conduct training and seminars for journalists and journalism students from around Bulgaria (with a special focus on those who are generally underserved by such programs, but also including influential regional journalists from outside the capital) on detection of and protection against Russian disinformation in the spheres of traditional and online media. The objective of these trainings is to help journalists identify and fact-check the flood of disinformation coming from Russian sources. Participants and Audiences:
Journalists and journalism students from around Bulgaria (with a special focus on those who are generally underserved by such programs, but also including influential regional journalists from outside the capital). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grant Opportunities, U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sofia Grants Team
Email:SofiaGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SOFIA-FY22-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AEECA: Detect and Check Disinformation in Bulgaria |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia – Countering Russian Influence Fund (AEECA-CRIF) FY 2021 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bulgaria |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to foster the development of independent media in Bulgaria through training for journalists and journalism students. The program will strengthen journalistic resilience to Russian disinformation and manipulation in Bulgaria. The grantee would conduct training and seminars for journalists and journalism students from around Bulgaria (with a special focus on those who are generally underserved by such programs, but also including influential regional journalists from outside the capital) on detection of and protection against Russian disinformation in the spheres of traditional and online media. The objective of these trainings is to help journalists identify and fact-check the flood of disinformation coming from Russian sources. Participants and Audiences:
Journalists and journalism students from around Bulgaria (with a special focus on those who are generally underserved by such programs, but also including influential regional journalists from outside the capital). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grant Opportunities, U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sofia Grants Team
Email:SofiaGrants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Sofia Grants Team Email: SofiaGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.900 | PAS-SOFIA-FY22-03 | Detect and Check Disinformation in Bulgaria | PKG00275068 | Jun 17, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 | View |
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