USAID is requesting information for a proposed media support program in Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance the professionalism of the media sector and increase access to information. This four-year, $6M activity seeks input from media professionals and organizations on project design. Key questions include addressing current sociopolitical challenges, identifying focus areas, engaging stakeholders, and predicting project outcomes. Recommendations on goals, technical interventions, and overall project impact are encouraged. Responses to the Request for Information should be submitted by October 28, 2016, to the designated USAID contacts. Participation in the RFI does not imply future commitment or reimbursement by USAID.
Opportunity ID: 289620
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFI-383-GVP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RFI – Sri Lanka Media Support Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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 21, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Sri Lanka USAID-Colombo |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission in Sri Lanka is seeking information from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and media professionals on USAID’s proposed media support program. USAID intends to support a four year, $6M, activity to enhance the professionalism of the media sector and expand access to information in Sri Lanka. USAID requests for media sector professionals, institutions, and other interested parties to provide information and recommendations for a more effective project design. This request for information would like interested parties to consider the following when providing their responses:• Are the problems identified accurate to Sri Lanka’s current sociopolitical context?• In addition to what has already been identified, what other specific issues should this project focus on? • Who should be key stakeholders of this project?• What results can be achieved? • How would the project affect media sector development and reform?• Suggestions to improve proposed goals and objectives • Suggestions for technical interventions to improve media sectorResponses regarding this Request for Information (RFI) are to be submitted in writing to: Mr. Harsha Kaluarachchi, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at srilankaprocurement@usaid.gov. Any additional questions can be sent to the attention of Mr. Robert Parnell, Contracting Officer at rparnell@usaid.gov, by October 28, 2016 1700pm (US Eastern Time). Issuance of this RFI does not constitute any future commitment to the informants on the part of the US Government nor does it commit USAID to pay any costs incurred in gathering and submitting information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Parnell
Contracting Officer Phone 94112498028 Email:rparnell@usaid.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 289620 Full Announcement-RFI-Draft Program Description -> Sri Lanka Media Program RFI 10.21.2016.pdf
Folder 289620 Full Announcement-RFI-Draft Program Description -> Instructions for RFI.pdf
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