Closed · PDS-PRISTINA-FY23-02 · CFDA 19.900 · Discretionary

Independent Media Program

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

$80K-$150K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 31, 2023
Close date
6
Expected awards

The verdict

Independent Media Program is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Kosovo that offered $80,000 -- $150,000 across 6 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$80K-$150K
award range
Closed
application status
6
expected awards
19.900
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Independent Media Program - is cataloged under number PDS-PRISTINA-FY23-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Kosovo. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 22, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $80,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $650,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 6 awards. If the agency funds the expected 6 awards from the $650,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $108,000. 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 March 31, 2023. 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

$80,000 -- $150,000

Close Date

March 31, 2023

Posted

February 22, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$650,000

Expected Awards

6

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out program(s) that strengthen and increase the audience share, self-sufficiency, and resilience of Kosovo-based independent media organizations toward mis- and disinformation and cyber threats. The goal of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit proposals that address and implement projects that contribute to any of the following themes: 1. Strengthen and increase the audience share, self-sufficiency, and resilience of Kosovo-based independent media partners that deliver accurate, unbiased information to Kosovan audiences, including underserved communities and socially marginalized groups, thus, to reduce portions of these audiences that rely on mis/disinformation meant to undermine U.S. and Euro-Atlantic interests in Kosovo and the Western Balkans. 2. Strengthen Kosovan civil society organizations' and independent media organizations’ capacity to counter cyberattacks, thereby strengthening their ability to better hold government institutions (national and local) accountable, increase transparency, and provide unbiased information that informs the public. 3. Develop the capacity of Kosovo ethical hacker organizations not only to identify weaknesses and help partners fortify against them, but also improve communication skills needed to educate partners and the public about the potential for malign actors to gain access to critical infrastructure and information. 4. Support media literacy campaigns/activities/projects and critical thinking through programs designed to assist youth from underserved minority communities who are either specifically targeted by disinformation and/or susceptible to misinformation to recognize, analyze, and reject false pervasive narratives that undermine U.S. and Euro-Atlantic interests in Kosovo and the Western Balkans. 5. Build new partnerships between Kosovo-based independent journalists (including underserved minority community media) and their youth audiences through engagements with organizations, schools, and universities. The goal of these engagements is to dispel existing disinformation about the role of journalists and increase knowledge about the important role journalists play in democratic societies; thus, encouraging new generations of Kosovan youth to consider future careers as independent journalists. If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: prisinagrants@state.gov.

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

Faton H Vatovci Grantor Phone 003833859593734

Key Dates

Posted February 22, 2023
Close Date March 31, 2023
Archive Date April 30, 2023
Last Updated February 22, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Independent Media Program", offered by U.S. Mission to Kosovo. It is associated with CFDA program 19.900. The U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out program(s) that strengthen and increase the audience share, self-sufficiency, a...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 31, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $80,000 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $650,000. Expected number of awards: 6.
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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