Opportunity ID: 326273
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SGP-FY2020-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Countering Disinformation to promote Social Cohesion |
| 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: | Promote Peace and Seciruty |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $90,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Togo as follows: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Togo |
| Description: |
In a recent USAID-sponsored study to understand the drivers of violent extremism in four coastal West African countries, including Togo, it clearly appeared that “Fake news” plays a large part in the vulnerability factors that can lead to extremist acts. Young people who use the internet (especially Facebook and WhatsApp) are regularly confronted, at some point, with disinformation, falsified information or scams. To effectively deal with these, media literacy, critical thinking and cybersecurity skills are vital components of 21st-century life. Regional TechCamp Togo: Digital Cohesion in the Disinformation Age will connect young Togolese, Ivoirians, Guineans and Beninese and other civil society leaders, social entrepreneurs and aspiring journalists with the skills they need to strengthen their communities through capacity building and media literacy in the region to avoid Fake News and other drivers of violent extremism. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section – U.S. Embassy, Lome
Grantor Phone 0022822615470 Email:LomePDGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close out date extended and amount increased. | Apr 28, 2020 | |
| CFDA Modification – Correct number provided by Bureau | Apr 12, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SGP-FY2020-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Countering Disinformation to promote Social Cohesion |
| 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: | Promote Peace and Seciruty |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $90,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Togo as follows: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Togo |
| Description: |
In a recent USAID-sponsored study to understand the drivers of violent extremism in four coastal West African countries, including Togo, it clearly appeared that “Fake news” plays a large part in the vulnerability factors that can lead to extremist acts. Young people who use the internet (especially Facebook and WhatsApp) are regularly confronted, at some point, with disinformation, falsified information or scams. To effectively deal with these, media literacy, critical thinking and cybersecurity skills are vital components of 21st-century life. Regional TechCamp Togo: Digital Cohesion in the Disinformation Age will connect young Togolese, Ivoirians, Guineans and Beninese and other civil society leaders, social entrepreneurs and aspiring journalists with the skills they need to strengthen their communities through capacity building and media literacy in the region to avoid Fake News and other drivers of violent extremism. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section – U.S. Embassy, Lome
Grantor Phone 0022822615470 Email:LomePDGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SGP-FY2020-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Countering Disinformation to promote Social Cohesion |
| 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: | Promote Peace and Seciruty |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,975 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,975 |
| Award Floor: | $75,975 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Togo as follows: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Togo |
| Description: |
In a recent USAID-sponsored study to understand the drivers of violent extremism in four coastal West African countries, including Togo, it clearly appeared that “Fake news” plays a large part in the vulnerability factors that can lead to extremist acts. Young people who use the internet (especially Facebook and WhatsApp) are regularly confronted, at some point, with disinformation, falsified information or scams. To effectively deal with these, media literacy, critical thinking and cybersecurity skills are vital components of 21st-century life. Regional TechCamp Togo: Digital Cohesion in the Disinformation Age will connect young Togolese, Ivoirians, Guineans and Beninese and other civil society leaders, social entrepreneurs and aspiring journalists with the skills they need to strengthen their communities through capacity building and media literacy in the region to avoid Fake News and other drivers of violent extremism. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section – U.S. Embassy, Lome
Grantor Phone 0022822615470 Email:LomePDGrants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Public Affairs Section – U.S. Embassy, Lome Grantor Phone 0022822615470 Email: LomePDGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | PKG00261257 | Apr 14, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | View |
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