Deadline: 12-Jun-23
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to build capacity among journalists or journalism students with fewer than 5 years of professional experience in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk governorate.
Program Objectives
- The vast majority of journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region do not benefit from formal academic training such as journalism school.
- Editorial and reporting standards need improvement, with neither fact checking nor multiple sourcing being used consistently. This program will target less experienced journalists and journalism students to teach them essential tradecraft, ethics and skills.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 3
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 awards
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $50,000
- Total available funding: $50,000
- Anticipated program start date: August 1, 2023
Priority Region: Iraqi Kurdistan Region, with particular emphasis on journalists operating in Sheikhan, Halabja governorate, and Kirkuk governate.
Participants and Audiences: The chosen audience should focus on those described in the “Priority Region.” The minimum number of participants shall be 20.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Public International Organizations
For more information, visit Grants.gov.