Opportunity ID: 344164

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72011123RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Democracy and Governance
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Oct 24, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 15, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time: 18:00, Yerevan Time (UTC +4)
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time: 18:00, Yerevan Time (UTC +4)
Archive Date: Jan 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
Award Floor: $15,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for this award is not restricted; both qualified U.S. and non-US organizations are eligible to apply. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Armenia USAID-Yerevan
Description:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity.

The Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity is a five-year activity that aims to strengthen the integrity of the information space in Armenia. The activity will enhance the professional and organizational capacity of media outlets to strengthen their editorial independence and increase their reach and impact across Armenian society through quality content. This Activity will provide catalytic support to improve the financial viability of editorially independent media and help institutionalize a funding source for public interest media. While addressing fundamental challenges in Armenia’s legal and regulatory framework for the operation of independent media, the activity will advance media literacy efforts to empower citizens and civic and political leaders to consume and engage with information critically and understand the role of ethical media in holding the government accountable. This Activity is expected to lead to an environment where the media has greater capacity to fulfill its watchdog role over the government, and the space for informed dialogue is expanded.

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

Narine Sarkisian

Grantor

Phone 0037410494364
Email:nsarkisian@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of Amendment 000001 to the subject NOFO:72011123RFA00001 is to:

(i) respond to the questions received under the subject NOFO per Attachment A “Questions and Answers List”;

(ii) revise SECTION D: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION as follows:

• 3. General Content and Form of Application, page 27, include: “A 12-point or a 10-point Times New Roman font may be used for graphs, charts, and tables”;
• 5. Technical Application Format and c. Technical Approach, pages 29-30, revise page limit for Technical Approach not to exceed 11 pages;
• Required Annexes, page 29-30, revise page limit for Annex A. Illustrative Logical Framework not to exceed 2 pages;
• d. Management Approach and Staffing Plan and Annex D, pages 30-31, add: “The transition plan is encouraged for all non-local personnel. Applicants are expected to specify whether they expect a position to be expatriate, regional, or local.”;

(iii) include the Local Compensation Plan for Armenia as Attachment B.

All other terms and conditions of the NOFO remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Nov 15, 2022
Subject: Amendment 000001 to Notice of Funding Opportunity
Number (NOFO): 72011123RFA00001

Program Title: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity

Date: November 15, 2022

The purpose of Amendment 000001 to the subject NOFO is to:

(i) respond to the questions received under the subject NOFO per Attachment A “Questions and Answers List”;

(ii) revise SECTION D: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION as follows:

• 3. General Content and Form of Application, page 27, include: “A 12-point or a 10-point Times New Roman font may be used for graphs, charts, and tables”;
• 5. Technical Application Format and c. Technical Approach, pages 29-30, revise page limit for Technical Approach not to exceed 11 pages;
• Required Annexes, page 29-30, revise page limit for Annex A. Illustrative Logical Framework not to exceed 2 pages;
• d. Management Approach and Staffing Plan and Annex D, pages 30-31, add: “The transition plan is encouraged for all non-local personnel. Applicants are expected to specify whether they expect a position to be expatriate, regional, or local.”;

(iii) include the Local Compensation Plan for Armenia as Attachment B.

All other terms and conditions of the NOFO remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72011123RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Democracy and Governance
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Oct 24, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 15, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time: 18:00, Yerevan Time (UTC +4)
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time: 18:00, Yerevan Time (UTC +4)
Archive Date: Jan 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
Award Floor: $15,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for this award is not restricted; both qualified U.S. and non-US organizations are eligible to apply. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Armenia USAID-Yerevan
Description:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity.

The Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity is a five-year activity that aims to strengthen the integrity of the information space in Armenia. The activity will enhance the professional and organizational capacity of media outlets to strengthen their editorial independence and increase their reach and impact across Armenian society through quality content. This Activity will provide catalytic support to improve the financial viability of editorially independent media and help institutionalize a funding source for public interest media. While addressing fundamental challenges in Armenia’s legal and regulatory framework for the operation of independent media, the activity will advance media literacy efforts to empower citizens and civic and political leaders to consume and engage with information critically and understand the role of ethical media in holding the government accountable. This Activity is expected to lead to an environment where the media has greater capacity to fulfill its watchdog role over the government, and the space for informed dialogue is expanded.

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

Narine Sarkisian

Grantor

Phone 0037410494364
Email:nsarkisian@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72011123RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Democracy and Governance
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Oct 24, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 15, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time: 18:00, Yerevan Time (UTC +4)
Archive Date: Jan 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
Award Floor: $15,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for this award is not restricted; both qualified U.S. and non-US organizations are eligible to apply. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Armenia USAID-Yerevan
Description:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity.

The Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity is a five-year activity that aims to strengthen the integrity of the information space in Armenia. The activity will enhance the professional and organizational capacity of media outlets to strengthen their editorial independence and increase their reach and impact across Armenian society through quality content. This Activity will provide catalytic support to improve the financial viability of editorially independent media and help institutionalize a funding source for public interest media. While addressing fundamental challenges in Armenia’s legal and regulatory framework for the operation of independent media, the activity will advance media literacy efforts to empower citizens and civic and political leaders to consume and engage with information critically and understand the role of ethical media in holding the government accountable. This Activity is expected to lead to an environment where the media has greater capacity to fulfill its watchdog role over the government, and the space for informed dialogue is expanded.

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

Narine Sarkisian

Grantor

Phone 0037410494364
Email:nsarkisian@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72011123RFA00001
Funding Opportunity Title: Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Democracy and Governance
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Oct 24, 2022
Last Updated Date: Oct 24, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time: 18:00, Yerevan Time (UTC +4)
Archive Date: Jan 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
Award Floor: $15,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for this award is not restricted; both qualified U.S. and non-US organizations are eligible to apply. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Armenia USAID-Yerevan
Description:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity.

The Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity is a five-year activity that aims to strengthen the integrity of the information space in Armenia. The activity will enhance the professional and organizational capacity of media outlets to strengthen their editorial independence and increase their reach and impact across Armenian society through quality content. This Activity will provide catalytic support to improve the financial viability of editorially independent media and help institutionalize a funding source for public interest media. While addressing fundamental challenges in Armenia’s legal and regulatory framework for the operation of independent media, the activity will advance media literacy efforts to empower citizens and civic and political leaders to consume and engage with information critically and understand the role of ethical media in holding the government accountable. This Activity is expected to lead to an environment where the media has greater capacity to fulfill its watchdog role over the government, and the space for informed dialogue is expanded.

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

Narine Sarkisian

Grantor

Phone 0037410494364
Email:nsarkisian@usaid.gov

Folder 344164 Full Announcement-NOFO72011123RFA00001 -> 72011123RFA00001 Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity.pdf

Folder 344164 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 000001 to NOFO -> Amendment 000001 Attachment B_ LCP_NOFO72011123RFA00001_Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia.pdf

Folder 344164 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 000001 to NOFO -> Amendment 000001 Cover Page_NOFO 72011123RFA00001_Meida Integrity and Resilience in Armenia.pdf

Folder 344164 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 000001 to NOFO -> Amendment 000001_Q&A_NOFO 72011123RFA00001, Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia.pdf

Folder 344164 Other Supporting Documents-Annex 3IEE -> 72011123RFA00001 Annex 3_DCN_2022_ARM_008__IEE.pdf

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