Closed · PD-002-FY2024 · CFDA 19.040 · Mandatory

U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence

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

$30K-$50K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 26, 2024
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence is a closed mandatory listing from U.S. Mission to Costa Rica that offered $30,000 -- $50,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$30K-$50K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence - is cataloged under number PD-002-FY2024 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Costa Rica. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 4, 2024 and last updated on April 22, 2024. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $30,000 -- $50,000. The agency has projected $50,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $50,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $25,000. 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 April 26, 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

$30,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

April 26, 2024

1. Investigative Journalism Workshop: Offer 20 hours of training through, iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a period of between one to three months at a time that can accommodate participants’ work schedules. Sessions can be a combination of online/virtual and in-person, with at least 10 hours taking place in-person. It will cover research techniques, data analysis, and reporting on non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Additionally, journalists will learn about predatory infrastructure projects and lending practices, including common tactics and the implications on host countries such as debt traps, compromised cybersecurity, and environmental degradation.

Posted

April 4, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$50,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

Investigative Journalism Workshop: Offer 20 hours of training through, iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a period of between one to three months at a time that can accommodate participants’ work schedules. Sessions can be a combination of online/virtual and in-person, with at least 10 hours taking place in-person. It will cover research techniques, data analysis, and reporting on non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Additionally, journalists will learn about predatory infrastructure projects and lending practices, including common tactics and the implications on host countries such as debt traps, compromised cybersecurity, and environmental degradation. Pitching and Publication of Articles: Facilitate the pitching and publication of articles developed during the workshop. Encourage participants to develop compelling stories on issues related to non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Establish an online repository for participants to store and share their collaborative reported content, in consultation with participants’ employers. Provide assistance to participants in pitching freelance pieces to relevant media outlets as appropriate, ensuring wider dissemination of their work and amplifying its impact. Risk Assessment and Security Protocols: Offer guidance on risk assessment and security protocols specific to reporting on corrupt and non-transparent business practices. Journalists should be trained to assess potential risks to their safety and security, including threats from government authorities, corporate entities, or criminal organizations, and take appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13, 20, 21. 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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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

GABRIELA M OTAROLA Grantor

Key Dates

Posted April 4, 2024
Close Date April 26, 2024
Archive Date May 26, 2024
Last Updated April 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence", offered by U.S. Mission to Costa Rica. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. Investigative Journalism Workshop: Offer 20 hours of training through, iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a per...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 26, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $30,000 -- $50,000. Total estimated funding: $50,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
How do I apply?
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