Deadline: 31 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy announces an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for one or a series of programs in Professional Journalism Skills.
The objective of the project is to support qualified organizations that can help increase the level of professionalism of Moldovan journalists and media outlets.
The program aims to increase the level of journalism professionalism through:
- training programs;
- study tours, internships or other exposure to quality, professional media practitioners in Moldova, nearby countries, and/or the United States;
- the willingness and ability of media outlets to work together, formally or informally, on issues of common concern.
Partnerships, joint efforts and co-funded initiatives are highly encouraged. Successful proposals should include an assessment and sustainability plan, along with feasible solutions to current issues in the media market.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Award Floor: $30,000
- Maximum period of performance: 24 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is limited to organizations officially registered and licensed in the Republic of Moldova and not affiliated with elected or appointed government or political party officials or their family members, nor affiliated with individuals or groups designated by U.S. officials for being involved with significant corruption or their family members. Organizations from outside the country may apply via a locally registered partner organization.
- The Public Affairs Section reserves the right to request additional background information on applicants that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards, and these applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis.
How to Apply
A complete application must contain the following mandatory elements:
- Application Format
- Detailed Budget
- Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (Free form)
Please send the application electronically at the address given on the website including the Funding opportunity Number and Name of the Organization in the subject of your email.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324775