Deadline: 6 January 2019
Free Press Unlimited with the support of the United States Embassy in Ethiopia is seeking applications for a project entitled “Fund for Emerging Media in Ethiopia (FEME)”.
FEME supports new, independent media organizations interested in building their professional capacity and technical skills. The fund will aim at strengthening media organizations and enable them to produce professional, fact-based and unbiased information on political and economic reforms during the country´s democratic transition. FEME will also support eligible organizations in need of audiovisual and other equipment including internet service which will directly contribute to the organizations goals.
The U.S. Embassy is partnering with Free Press Unlimited, an international NGO, to run the program, which seeks to support the capacity of Ethiopian independent media organizations to keep Ethiopian citizens informed through professional, fact-based, and unbiased reporting.
Funding Information
Applicants are allowed to request for a maximum amount of 5,000 USD for equipment and technical support. Capacity building will be provided on an approval basis directly through Free Press Unlimited and the U.S Embassy.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered private Ethiopian media organizations that are currently operating including print, online, television and radio are eligible to apply for funding to cover the cost of professional capacity building, purchase of equipment and technical support, and other services.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the Application Form via given website.
Eligible Country: Ethiopia
For more information, please visit https://et.usembassy.gov/funding-opportunity-for-emerging-media-in-ethiopia-feme/