Deadline: 8 June 2018
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified US and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a new Cooperative Agreement for Media in Central Asia.
The overall goal of the activity is developed a more balanced information environment in Central Asia to increase openness among youth and adults for differing ideas, opinions and perspectives and in turn increase their engagement in civic participation.
The focus of this activity is country-wide in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. All activities should be sensitive to the language needs within each country and provide training and seminar activities in the respective languages where appropriate – including Kazakh, Tajik, and Uzbek – while utilizing Russian as a common language for regional events or when appropriate. In all three countries, geographic focus will be determined in consultation with and final approval from USAID. Regional interventions may include the Kyrgyz Republic and Turkmenistan when appropriate.
Objectives
- Improve media capacity to provide balanced, informed and unbiased reporting on key policy and public interest issues.
- Increase media and information literacy among youth and adults to become critical consumers and producers of information.
- Improved legal enabling environment for media
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
- Award Floor: $15,000,000
Eligibility Criteria
U.S. and non-US organizations may participate under this NFO.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
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