Opportunity ID: 332403

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72061321RFA00007
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Media for Accountability in Zimbabwe Program (SMAZ)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state
actors accountable for their acts and omissions.
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: The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state
actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 26, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 06, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 14, 2021
Archive Date: Jun 13, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $7,000,000
Award Floor: $7,000,000

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:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Zimbabwe USAID-Harare
Description:

The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information.

The objectives of this activity are to:

1. Strengthen watchdog journalism and media reporting for accountability;

2. Enhance media pluralism and diversity;

3. Improve the policy, legal and regulatory environment for the media; and

4. Increase media literacy and promote fact-driven action by consumers.

The program seeks to find innovative ways to help the media encourage democratic and accountable governance, reveal corrupt practices and illicit financial flows, and promote constructive dialogue to make democratic processes more accessible to citizens. Program implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve. 

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

Debra Nengomasha

Assistance Specialist

Phone 2638677011000
Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of this Amendment is to clarify the Section E: Application Review Information, 2. Review and Selection Process, a) Merit Review.

Please see the updated RFA with changes highlighted in yellow. The revised closing date is May 14, 2021 at 7:30AM

May 06, 2021
Mar 26, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72061321RFA00007
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Media for Accountability in Zimbabwe Program (SMAZ)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state
actors accountable for their acts and omissions.
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: The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state
actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 26, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 06, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 14, 2021
Archive Date: Jun 13, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $7,000,000
Award Floor: $7,000,000

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:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Zimbabwe USAID-Harare
Description:

The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information.

The objectives of this activity are to:

1. Strengthen watchdog journalism and media reporting for accountability;

2. Enhance media pluralism and diversity;

3. Improve the policy, legal and regulatory environment for the media; and

4. Increase media literacy and promote fact-driven action by consumers.

The program seeks to find innovative ways to help the media encourage democratic and accountable governance, reveal corrupt practices and illicit financial flows, and promote constructive dialogue to make democratic processes more accessible to citizens. Program implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve. 

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

Debra Nengomasha

Assistance Specialist

Phone 2638677011000
Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 72061321RFA00007
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Media for Accountability in Zimbabwe Program (SMAZ)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state
actors accountable for their acts and omissions.
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: The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state
actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information.
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: Mar 26, 2021
Last Updated Date: Mar 26, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2021
Archive Date: Jun 06, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $7,000,000
Award Floor: $7,000,000

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:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Zimbabwe USAID-Harare
Description:

The program intends to contribute to the advancement of a culture of accountability in Zimbabwe by enhancing the capacity of the media to hold powerful state and non-state actors accountable for their acts and omissions. The program also aims to strengthen citizen participation in public life and spur demand for accountability by improving citizens’ access to timely and reliable information.

The objectives of this activity are to:

1. Strengthen watchdog journalism and media reporting for accountability;

2. Enhance media pluralism and diversity;

3. Improve the policy, legal and regulatory environment for the media; and

4. Increase media literacy and promote fact-driven action by consumers.

The program seeks to find innovative ways to help the media encourage democratic and accountable governance, reveal corrupt practices and illicit financial flows, and promote constructive dialogue to make democratic processes more accessible to citizens. Program implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve. 

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

Debra Nengomasha

Assistance Specialist

Phone 2638677011000
Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov

Folder 332403 Full Announcement-Amendment 1 72061321RFA00007 -> Amendedment 1 – Questions and Answers to 72061321RFA00007.pdf

Folder 332403 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Annex 1 – Detailed and Summary Budget Template.pdf

Folder 332403 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> 72061321RFA00007 – Strengthening Media Accountability in Zimbabwe.pdf

Folder 332403 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 2 -> NOFO 72061321RFA00007 Amendment 2 May 6 2021.pdf

Folder 332403 Revised Full Announcement-Amendment 2 -> Cover Letter Amendment 2 – Clarification of Instructions to 72061321RFA00007.pdf

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