Closed · PAS-NOFO-FY21-03 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

 U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Affairs Section (PAS)Notice of Funding Opportunity Media Literacy & Countering Misinformation Project

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Nigeria, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$25K-$60K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 4, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

 U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Affairs Section (PAS)Notice of Funding Opportunity Media Literacy & Countering Misinformation Project is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Nigeria that offered $25,000 -- $60,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$60K
award range
Closed
application status
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement -  U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Affairs Section (PAS)Notice of Funding Opportunity Media Literacy & Countering Misinformation Project - is cataloged under number PAS-NOFO-FY21-03 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Nigeria. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 30, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $60,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 4, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$25,000 -- $60,000

Close Date

May 4, 2021

Posted

March 30, 2021

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces an open competition for Media Capacity Development Organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Increase media literacy among members of a target group vulnerable to online misinformation, Counter Misinformation, Media Literacy & Media Capacity Development. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: The states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Rivers Program Objectives: Identify which target audience(s) are most susceptible to misinformation/disinformation. Educate the target audience on the ways disinformation and misinformation are spread on social media channels and messaging apps through media literacy radio programming. Highlight the topics and issues that often form the subject of conspiracy theories on messaging groups and social media, including the non-existence of COVID-19; supposed immunity to the virus; the perceived dangers of receiving the vaccine; anecdotal benefits of self-medication and folk remedies; Boko Haram's control of harvests, etc. Teach the basics of digital fact-checking, using multiple sources, etc. Encourage recourse to reliable sources of news online. Increase awareness of the importance of personal accountability in the dissemination of information. Priority Program Areas: The grantee will conduct a survey to identify the most appropriate target audience for a radio program on media literacy. The survey will also specify the radio stations popular with the target audience. The audience analysis questions are to be added to an existing research instrument. The grantee will sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the production and airing of the radio program with at least 16 identified stations (Lagos -4; Rest of the South West: 4; South East: 4; and South- South: 4). The duration of the MOU will be 1 year. In lieu of paying for program production and purchasing airtime to air the radio program, the grantee will offer to train the radio stations’ selected producers and reporters on promoting media literacy and countering misinformation via radio. The grant would also donate certain equipment to the radio stations to help in program production. The training modules will incorporate existing United States Government content from the YALI Media Literacy curriculum. Media training sessions are to take place in American Centers and Corners. Where possible, the grantee includes U.S. Government-sponsored Nigerian program alumni in the implementation of the grant.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Public Affairs Section U.S. Consulate General Lagos

Key Dates

Posted March 30, 2021
Close Date May 4, 2021
Archive Date June 3, 2021
Last Updated March 30, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled " U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Affairs Section (PAS)Notice of Funding Opportunity Media Literacy & Countering Misinformation Project", offered by U.S. Mission to Nigeria. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces an open competition for Media Capacity Development Organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Increase medi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 4, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $60,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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