Deadline: 7 August 2017
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible entities for its program entitled “Supporting Independent Media in the Baltics” to improve the competitiveness of credible, professional media, and foster expanded domestic audiences for fact-based, reliable information.
The program should strengthen the ability of independent media and public broadcasters in the three countries to better compete in a transforming media marketplace by engaging broader audiences, while deepening the media’s understanding of changing habits and demands among current consumers.
The program should also strengthen citizens’ ability to identify and analyze independent, reliable, high-quality news and information by leveraging existing media literacy activities and strengthening best practices across the region.
Funding Information
Applications should not request less than $1,500,000 and no more than $3,000,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses.
- DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
- DRL requests proposals that support local independent media outlets and public broadcasters and enhance media literacy in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.