Closed · DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-21-015 · CFDA 19.900 · Discretionary

Media Program for Renewable Energy 

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

$25K-$46K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 27, 2021
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

Media Program for Renewable Energy  is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan that offered $25,000 -- $46,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$46K
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
19.900
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Media Program for Renewable Energy  - is cataloged under number DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-21-015 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 28, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $46,000. The agency has projected $46,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $46,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $15,000. 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 August 27, 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 -- $46,000

Close Date

August 27, 2021

Posted

July 28, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$46,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan is seeking applications to improve the quality and quantity of media coverage on renewable energy issues in Kazakhstan, elaborate on low carbon commitments and its progress and implementation in the country. The project should be designed to provide in-depth training on renewable energy to at least 50 journalists from different regions of Kazakhstan, who in turn will be required to produce at least four articles on the theme of green energy or climate change. The successful applicant should be able to identify participating journalists or bloggers, provide them with a series of at least eight (8) online media training classes, covering the topics of renewable energy, global and local efforts in preventing climate change, and measures taken for a low carbon future in Kazakhstan. Program Goal: Expand access to renewable energy information in Kazakhstan by improving the quality, quantity, and penetration of media coverage on renewable energy issues in Kazakhstan. Project Audience(s) should be journalists, bloggers, media outlets, media professionals and editors. The project should benefit directly or indirectly Kazakhstani media consumers, increasing the quality of the media content. Projects targeting news reporters, journalists and bloggers will be given preference. Projects are encouraged to target Kazakh-speaking audiences in the regions of Kazakhstan. Recommended duration of the submitted projects is up to 12 months. At least 50 percent of the participants of the program should produce their journalism pieces in the Kazakh language. At least 40 percent of them should represent regions of Kazakhstan with higher industrial needs in alternative sources of energy. Projects should focus on the following objectives: Increase the amount of qualified accurate reporting on renewable energy in traditional and new media. Create a community of at least 50 journalists and bloggers who specialize in reporting on green energy, lowering carbon emissions and other renewable energy issues, who can share information and collaborate on the development of joint reporting projects. Strengthen professional capacities of media to fact-check, verify and develop elaborative self-driven analytical articles on topics of renewable energy. Increase Kazakhstani target audience awareness and understanding of green energy efforts and preventing consequences of climate change.

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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Nur-SultanMediaDev@state.gov before August 13, 2021 6:00 PM (Nur-Sultan time/8:00 am EST)

Key Dates

Posted July 28, 2021
Close Date August 27, 2021
Archive Date September 26, 2021
Last Updated July 28, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Media Program for Renewable Energy ", offered by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.900. The U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan is seeking applications to improve the quality and quantity of media coverage on renewable energy issues in Kazakhstan, elaborate on low carbon commitments and its progr...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 27, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $46,000. Total estimated funding: $46,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
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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