Opportunity ID: 314414

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-19-CA-001-040119
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Education Program (MEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 30, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 14, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2019 All applications must be submitted on or before May 30, 2019, 11:59 p.m. eastern time. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible for consideration. If receipt of application in not confirmed within two days, please contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.

Telegraphic or fax applications are not authorized for this NOFO and will not be accepted. The total size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. Each page of the proposal must be numbered. The application must have a table of contents. Large graphic files are discouraged. The format of any attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF. Attached files should be printable on U.S. letter size paper (8½ x11”). Do NOT send .rar files.

Current Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2019 All applications must be submitted on or before May 30, 2019, 11:59 p.m. eastern time. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible for consideration. If receipt of application in not confirmed within two days, please contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.Telegraphic or fax applications are not authorized for this NOFO and will not be accepted. The total size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. Each page of the proposal must be numbered. The application must have a table of contents. Large graphic files are discouraged. The format of any attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF. Attached files should be printable on U.S. letter size paper (8½ x11”). Do NOT send .rar files.
Archive Date: Jun 29, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: U.S. media and educational institutions, non-profit/non-governmental organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition for a Media Educational Program (MEP). U.S. media and non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of freshly-graduated young Georgian journalists, newcomers to the digital journalism craft who are committed to professional development and are working for multi-platform operated media organizations – be they broadcasters, newspapers or news-agencies.  The grantee will achieve program goals through robust professional study tours at U.S. training centers/studios, with site visits, and short internships with relevant U.S. digital media outlets. The applicant should work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify qualified Georgian participants. The project will award $250,000 to defray the costs of three-week intensive study tour for up to 25 Georgian participants. Applicants should include provisions that will be made for non-English speaking participants.

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

Grants Program Manager
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Eligibility of educational institutions added. May 14, 2019
modified details. Apr 30, 2019
Apr 30, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-19-CA-001-040119
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Education Program (MEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 30, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 14, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2019 All applications must be submitted on or before May 30, 2019, 11:59 p.m. eastern time. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible for consideration. If receipt of application in not confirmed within two days, please contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.

Telegraphic or fax applications are not authorized for this NOFO and will not be accepted. The total size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. Each page of the proposal must be numbered. The application must have a table of contents. Large graphic files are discouraged. The format of any attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF. Attached files should be printable on U.S. letter size paper (8½ x11”). Do NOT send .rar files.

Current Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2019 All applications must be submitted on or before May 30, 2019, 11:59 p.m. eastern time. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible for consideration. If receipt of application in not confirmed within two days, please contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.Telegraphic or fax applications are not authorized for this NOFO and will not be accepted. The total size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. Each page of the proposal must be numbered. The application must have a table of contents. Large graphic files are discouraged. The format of any attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF. Attached files should be printable on U.S. letter size paper (8½ x11”). Do NOT send .rar files.
Archive Date: Jun 29, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: U.S. media and educational institutions, non-profit/non-governmental organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition for a Media Educational Program (MEP). U.S. media and non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of freshly-graduated young Georgian journalists, newcomers to the digital journalism craft who are committed to professional development and are working for multi-platform operated media organizations – be they broadcasters, newspapers or news-agencies.  The grantee will achieve program goals through robust professional study tours at U.S. training centers/studios, with site visits, and short internships with relevant U.S. digital media outlets. The applicant should work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify qualified Georgian participants. The project will award $250,000 to defray the costs of three-week intensive study tour for up to 25 Georgian participants. Applicants should include provisions that will be made for non-English speaking participants.

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

Grants Program Manager
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-19-CA-001-040119
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Education Program (MEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 30, 2019
Last Updated Date: Apr 30, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2019 All applications must be submitted on or before May 30, 2019, 11:59 p.m. eastern time. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible for consideration. If receipt of application in not confirmed within two days, please contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.Telegraphic or fax applications are not authorized for this NOFO and will not be accepted. The total size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. Each page of the proposal must be numbered. The application must have a table of contents. Large graphic files are discouraged. The format of any attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF. Attached files should be printable on U.S. letter size paper (8½ x11”). Do NOT send .rar files.
Archive Date: Jun 29, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: U.S. media and non-profit/non-governmental organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition for a Media Educational Program (MEP). U.S. media and non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of freshly-graduated young Georgian journalists, newcomers to the digital journalism craft who are committed to professional development and are working for multi-platform operated media organizations – be they broadcasters, newspapers or news-agencies.  The grantee will achieve program goals through robust professional study tours at U.S. training centers/studios, with site visits, and short internships with relevant U.S. digital media outlets. The applicant should work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify qualified Georgian participants. The project will award $250,000 to defray the costs of three-week intensive study tour for up to 25 Georgian participants. Applicants should include provisions that will be made for non-English speaking participants.

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

Grants Program Manager
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-19-CA-001-040119
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Education Program (MEP)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 30, 2019
Last Updated Date: Apr 30, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 30, 2019 All applications must be submitted on or before May 30, 2019, 11:59 p.m. eastern time. Applications submitted after 11:59 p.m. will not be eligible for consideration. If receipt of application in not confirmed within two days, please contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.

Telegraphic or fax applications are not authorized for this NOFO and will not be accepted. The total size of each attachment should not exceed 3 MB. Each page of the proposal must be numbered. The application must have a table of contents. Large graphic files are discouraged. The format of any attachments must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF. Attached files should be printable on U.S. letter size paper (8½ x11”). Do NOT send .rar files.

Archive Date: Jun 29, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: U.S. media and non-profit/non-governmental organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition for a Media Educational Program (MEP). U.S. media and non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of freshly-graduated young Georgian journalists, newcomers to the digital journalism craft who are committed to professional development and are working for multi-platform operated media organizations – be they broadcasters, newspapers or news-agencies.  The grantee will achieve program goals through robust professional study tours at U.S. training centers/studios, with site visits, and short internships with relevant U.S. digital media outlets. The applicant should work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify qualified Georgian participants. The project will award $250,000 to defray the costs of three-week intensive study tour for up to 25 Georgian participants. Applicants should include provisions that will be made for non-English speaking participants.

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

Grants Program Manager
Email:TbilisiGrants@state.gov

Folder 314414 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO final.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Grants Program Manager
Email: TbilisiGrants@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.900 PKG00249578 Apr 01, 2019 May 30, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

314414 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

314414 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

314414 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

314414 SF424A-1.0.pdf

314414 SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

314414 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

314414 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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