Closed · TIRMEDIATRAINING2FY24 · CFDA 19.900 · Earmark

Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024

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

$350K-$350K
Award range
Closed
Status
February 16, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024 is a closed earmark listing from U.S. Mission to Albania that offered $350,000 -- $350,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$350K-$350K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.900
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024 - is cataloged under number TIRMEDIATRAINING2FY24 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Albania. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 17, 2024. The funding category is Earmark, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $350,000 -- $350,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 February 16, 2024. 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

$350,000 -- $350,000

Close Date

February 16, 2024

Posted

January 17, 2024

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse). This project seeks to create a publishing platform for investigative news stories and an editorial board for journalists to pitch investigative stories they believe could either counter corruption or increase accountability. Priority Region: Albania Eligible Program Topics: § Increase the skills of Albanian journalism students and journalists to write independent, well-researched stories that contribute to greater transparency and accountability by public authorities; § Help provide platforms where Albanian journalism students and journalists can contribute to independent investigations free from political or economic influence; § Provide journalism training that follows U.S./Western professional standards and ethics; § Increase the watchdog role of Albanian media by improving their skillset.

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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Agency Contact

US Embassy, Tirana , Albanian

Key Dates

Posted January 17, 2024
Close Date February 16, 2024
Archive Date March 17, 2024
Last Updated January 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024", offered by U.S. Mission to Albania. It is associated with CFDA program 19.900. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Media Training Program (Investi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 16, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $350,000 -- $350,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
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