The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, offers this grant to Georgian Academic Institutions with Journalism Programs. This initiative aims to establish a one-to-two-year Student-run Media Lab Development Program. The purpose is to create a training and learning facility for undergraduate and graduate journalism students, enhancing instruction to match modern media production standards across multiple platforms. Activities may include media lab/studio development, equipment purchase, and curricula creation. Direct beneficiaries are selected universities, their faculty, and students, gaining advanced training and practical skills. The program seeks to strengthen institutional capacity by integrating practical journalism education. PAS will award $150,000 for this project, improving students’ abilities to meet fast-changing international media standards.
Opportunity ID: 173253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSGEO-12-GR-002-GEO-053012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Student-run Media Lab Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: | I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Student-run Media Lab Development Program. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia invites Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs) to submit proposals for a one- to two-year project to develop a media lab serving as training and learning facility for undergraduate and graduate journalism students, and to improve the standard of journalism instruction matching to the modern media production standards using multiple media-platforms. The means for achieving this objective may include: media lab/studio development, equipment purchase, and curricula and materials development. (Sustainability, maintenance plan) The direct beneficiaries of this program will be selected Georgian University Journalism Program, and its academics and students. Activities should lead to the achievement of project objectives in providing the students with advanced training facility/studio where they can build up their skills in using multiple media-platforms responding to the fast-changing international standards of modern media production. Program should develop selected institutions capacity to support skills component in their curricula and integrate practical work into journalism education, thus strengthening their overall institutional capacity. PAS will award $150,000 for this one-to-two-year project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sofia Gegechkori
Grants Program Coordinator Phone +99532277601 Email:gegechkoris@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2012 | ||
| May 30, 2012 | ||
| May 30, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSGEO-12-GR-002-GEO-053012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Student-run Media Lab Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: | I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Student-run Media Lab Development Program. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia invites Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs) to submit proposals for a one- to two-year project to develop a media lab serving as training and learning facility for undergraduate and graduate journalism students, and to improve the standard of journalism instruction matching to the modern media production standards using multiple media-platforms. The means for achieving this objective may include: media lab/studio development, equipment purchase, and curricula and materials development. (Sustainability, maintenance plan) The direct beneficiaries of this program will be selected Georgian University Journalism Program, and its academics and students. Activities should lead to the achievement of project objectives in providing the students with advanced training facility/studio where they can build up their skills in using multiple media-platforms responding to the fast-changing international standards of modern media production. Program should develop selected institutions capacity to support skills component in their curricula and integrate practical work into journalism education, thus strengthening their overall institutional capacity. PAS will award $150,000 for this one-to-two-year project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sofia Gegechkori
Grants Program Coordinator Phone +99532277601 Email:gegechkoris@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSGEO-12-GR-002-GEO-053012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Student-run Media Lab Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: | I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Student-run Media Lab Development Program. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia invites Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs) to submit proposals for a one- to two-year project to develop a media lab serving as training and learning facility for undergraduate and graduate journalism students, and to improve the standard of journalism instruction matching to the modern media production standards using multiple media-platforms. The means for achieving this objective may include: media lab/studio development, equipment purchase, and curricula and materials development. (Sustainability, maintenance plan) The direct beneficiaries of this program will be selected Georgian University Journalism Program, and its academics and students. Activities should lead to the achievement of project objectives in providing the students with advanced training facility/studio where they can build up their skills in using multiple media-platforms responding to the fast-changing international standards of modern media production. Program should develop selected institutions capacity to support skills component in their curricula and integrate practical work into journalism education, thus strengthening their overall institutional capacity. PAS will award $150,000 for this one-to-two-year project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sofia Gegechkori
Grants Program Coordinator Phone +99532277601 Email:gegechkoris@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOSGEO-12-GR-002-GEO-053012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Student-run Media Lab Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: | I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Student-run Media Lab Development Program. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia invites Georgian Academic Institutions (Georgian University Journalism Programs) to submit proposals for a one- to two-year project to develop a media lab serving as training and learning facility for undergraduate and graduate journalism students, and to improve the standard of journalism instruction matching to the modern media production standards using multiple media-platforms. The means for achieving this objective may include: media lab/studio development, equipment purchase, and curricula and materials development. (Sustainability, maintenance plan) The direct beneficiaries of this program will be selected Georgian University Journalism Program, and its academics and students. Activities should lead to the achievement of project objectives in providing the students with advanced training facility/studio where they can build up their skills in using multiple media-platforms responding to the fast-changing international standards of modern media production. Program should develop selected institutions capacity to support skills component in their curricula and integrate practical work into journalism education, thus strengthening their overall institutional capacity. PAS will award $150,000 for this one-to-two-year project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sofia Gegechkori
Grants Program Coordinator Phone +99532277601 Email:gegechkoris@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 173253 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa_univ.media.lab.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sofia Gegechkori Grants Program Coordinator Phone +99532277601 Email: gegechkoris@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00124110 | May 30, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
173253 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
173253 Budget-1.1.pdf
173253 Project-1.1.pdf
173253 SF424A-1.0.pdf
173253 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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