USAID Investigative Journalism Grant

Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations.

The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine that a pre-award survey is required to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program and comply with the terms and conditions of the award. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment (Non-U.S. Organization Pre-Award Survey (NUPAS) by the Agreement Officer (AO).

Without access to information, Mexican citizens and civil society are not able to effectively participate in public policy dialogue, advocate for increased government transparency, or advance legal and regulatory reforms that can help reduce impunity. 

Journalists play a critical role in ensuring information access, interpreting data, and informing the public. In order to be effective they require legal knowledge, technical expertise, exposure to the cutting-edge investigative techniques, and access to resources to conduct their work.

For the above reasons, the purpose of this activity is to  deter corruption and support transparency by improving journalists’ ability to investigate issues related to corruption  i n targeted Mexican states and municipalities, .