Deadline: 15 May 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs to promote media literacy among young Bulgarians.
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria seeks to carry out programs and projects that teach media literacy skills to Bulgarians between the ages of 16-30.
Types of Projects
Program proposals should have clearly defined objectives to advance specific goals within the field of media literacy. It should propose an adequate mixture of tools and activities to achieve those objectives. These could include:
- Creation of online material and interactive tools to improve the ability of citizens to critically understand and interact with sources of news and information;
- Activities to raise awareness and effectively disseminate material created by the project or other similar material or activities that can be adapted for the same purpose;
- Efficient dissemination of best practices, including through workshops, on-line platforms or training programs (note: conferences will not be considered);
- Social media campaigns aimed at helping citizens interact with new media in a mindful way;
- Any other relevant innovative activities that can help the target audience to distinguish information from propaganda, to deconstruct media communication or any other capacity related to critical thinking towards the media;
- For all tools and activities proposed, project implementers should demonstrate how they will directly or indirectly benefit those lacking medial literacy skills;
- Proposals should provide a monitoring and evaluation plan, as well as a plan for the sustainability of the project after it ends.
Grant Information
- Award amounts: awards may be a maximum of $8,000 USD
- Total available funding: $30,000
- Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months
- Anticipated program start date: June 1, 2018
Eligibility Criteria
The following Bulgarian organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Sofia.