Deadline: 1 April 2020
U.S. Embassy Kyiv invites independent Ukrainian media outlets to submit applications for institutional capacity building projects that may include the development of impactful new programming, trainings, and the creation of critical new positions within the organization.
The objective of all proposed activities should center on broadening the dialogue among Ukrainian audiences on key political, social and economic issues critical to Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic trajectory.
Focus Areas
- Ukrainian elections;
- Good governance and rule of law;
- Anti-corruption reforms;
- Conflict resolution; and
- Human rights
Funding Information
- Award amounts: The maximum award amount may be up to $500,000, but will likely range between $100,000-$250,000.
- Total available funding: $500,000
- Length of performance period: 12 – 24 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Ukrainian independent media organizations.
- Eligible organizations and their members may not represent any political party or serve as appointed or elected public officials at the time of application or for the duration of the grant. Non-governmental organizations, which belong to and/or are financially supported by any political party, are not eligible to apply.
- Eligible organizations may not make any expenditures with their own funds on behalf of candidates, political parties, party coalitions, or their representatives.
- Grant money cannot contribute to any political campaigns or offset the expense of contributing to any political campaign.
- Application to or receipt of funds from this competition does not disqualify any organization from competing for other U.S. government funds.
How to Apply
- The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
- All documents are in English
- All budgets are in U.S. dollars
- All pages are numbered
All application materials must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324629
