Deadline: 16-Aug-2024
The U.S. Embassy Namibia, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to focus on Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation activities.
PDS Windhoek invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Namibia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
The Public Diplomacy Office welcomes proposals for the participation of U.S. citizen experts at in-person or virtual programs in support of the above program objectives. The travel costs for in-person programs in Namibia may include economy-class airfare of a U.S. flag carrier, a stipend for meals, a daily honorarium, lodging, and local transportation. Funding requests for activities involving U.S. citizen experts should include a proposed daily schedule for the expert (minimum of two program days excluding travel time).
Program Objective
- The objective of this specific funding opportunity is to improve media literacy, reduce vulnerability to misinformation and disinformation, and/or raise awareness about the importance of media literacy and fact-checking. Proposed projects will work with an audience aged 18 to 50.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $10,000
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000
- Length of performance period: 1-12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1-2 awards (dependent on amounts)
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Namibia:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
- American entities applying should demonstrate expertise in the Namibian context
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
Ineligible
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Namibia.