Closed · BUCHAREST-PAS-FY21-02 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Romania: Countering Disinformation

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

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
September 18, 2021
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Romania: Countering Disinformation is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Romania that offered Varies by applicant across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Romania: Countering Disinformation - is cataloged under number BUCHAREST-PAS-FY21-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Romania. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 18, 2021 and last updated on August 23, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. It expects to issue 2 awards. 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 September 18, 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

September 18, 2021

Posted

August 18, 2021

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Public Affairs Section (PAS,) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the design and implementation of a full-spectrum program on Countering Disinformation and Promoting Media Literacy; the program will be strictly conducted with the express intent of also strengthening the bilateral relationship between the United States and Romania.PAS Bucharest hereby requests expert program proposals covering the two following areas:- Capacity building and skill acquisition amongst professional journalists, citizen journalists, journalism students and professors, media advisors, additional academics, and other interested parties all with a focus on increasing domestic resilience against disinformation and media distortion. Enthusing multiple generations of media professionals, citizens, and the next generation of media influencers/shapers with the message that they bear the obligation to promulgate the truth and protect their citizens and nation from those that would harm or manipulate it to ill-ends will provide the Romanian information environment with the cadres it needs to counter regional and further afield disinformation.- Promoting critical and objective analysis and honed media literacy in order to better help both media professionals and lay-media people to develop/refine their ability to distinguish between information and propaganda, analyze the spectrum of media for veracity, and interact with/foster social media responsibly. Areas of focus/engagement modalities will include sharing best practices through testcases and workshops, as well as simulations, digital practices, and intensive training programs. There will also be a tangible creation encompassing media analysis tools for ready sharing with the greater public. All training and engagement will be available in multilingual format as needed, and all will be focused on developing/improving critical analysis of information skills and developing/refining the ability to factcheck and source check.All activities are to be conducted in-person to the extent that counter-COVID-19 measures allow. Should in-person training not be possible, virtual instruction and meetings will be permissible.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13, 20. 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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Agency Contact

Ioana Damian Grantor Phone 0040212003702

Key Dates

Posted August 18, 2021
Close Date September 18, 2021
Archive Date October 18, 2021
Last Updated August 23, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Romania: Countering Disinformation", offered by U.S. Mission to Romania. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. U.S. Embassy Bucharest, Public Affairs Section (PAS,) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the design and implementation of a full-spectrum program on Countering Disinformation and Pro...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 18, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Expected number of awards: 2.
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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