Deadline: 19 May 2017
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance award “Government of Georgia Strategic Communications Program”.
PAS invites organizations to submit proposals for an 18-24 month project to improve strategic communications capacity in the Georgian Government, and improve/develop national and municipal governments communications skills.
Program Goals
The main goal of this effort is to improve official messaging promoting Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration with Georgian public.
- First this project is meant to strengthen and develop strategic communications units in the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Ministry of Euro-Atlantic Integration, and the Office of Prime Minister and further promote an integrated approach to implementation.
- Second – to foster strategic communications skills and abilities among Georgian Government public affairs officials; develop government practitioners’ skills in effectively countering disinformation and misinformation in the media space; build an efficient communication network of local and national government officials; provide the framework for a governmental environment of consistent and coordinated strategic communications, analyzing issues proactively through a communication and advanced planning lens.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding:
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $250,000
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is limited to non-profit/non-governmental organizations, universities and educational institutes, and private sector entities.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.