Deadline: 26 September 2019
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur has announced an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out a program in Malaysia to develop content focused on addressing violent extremism and promoting positive decision making among Malaysian youth.
Program Objectives
The Embassy is seeking an organization with experience in creating CVE-focused programs and content in Malaysia to produce documentaries, podcasts, and social media posts effective in countering violent extremism. A successful proposal will integrate the training of a diverse collection of young, local talent to produce their own content effective in supporting CVE efforts.
Specific Objectives:
- Production of at least three documentaries (video, radio and/or online) focused on contemporary domestic/regional issues related to extremism in Malaysia.
- The project should provide for the training of a diverse collection of Malaysian content designers, representing several backgrounds, to produce effective CVE-focused content.
- The proposal should include a plan to publicize the content throughout the country in a wide variety of distribution channels including:
- National/regional media
- Road Shows
- Radio
- Online
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S. Public and private educational institutions
- U.S. Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Cost share is not required for this application.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=319958