Deadline: 5 June 2020
The U.S. Embassy Mozambique of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for U.S.G alumni to submit applications through an organization to carry out a program to combat disinformation, by promoting press freedom that improves the quality of investigative journalism and transparency as related to COVID-19.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12 months or less
- Number of awards anticipated: 5 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000.00 to a maximum of $10,000.00
- Type of Funding: FY20 Public Diplomacy Funds. Anticipated program start date must be before September 30, 2020.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Development projects/programs;
- Infrastructure/construction programs;
- Individual scholarships;
- Personal development;
- 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;
- Programs that duplicate existing programs;
- Social travel/visits;
- Venture capital; and
- For-profit endeavors.
Eligibility Criteria
- This call for proposals is exclusive to alumni of U.S. Mission Mozambique. An alumni is a person who has participated in an U.S. Department of State funded exchange program, a program funded by the U.S. Embassy Mozambique.
- Alumni can apply through the following organizations:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- Special consideration will be given to projects that clearly demonstrate alumni leadership and community engagement.
For more information, visit https://mz.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-alumni-rapid-response-to-covid-19/