# Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-dkr-esf5-fy23-01-investigative-journalism-training-on-iuu-fishing-and-illicit/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349602

> U.S. Mission to Senegal offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Senegal |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 28, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.989 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will train regional journalists in investigative journalism specific to combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Projects should increase public awareness by training at least 18 journalists from Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal, via a one-time multiple day training in Senegal, in investigative journalism specific to IUU fishing and trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Projects should include the selection of participants and all logistics necessary to attend the training. Training must be delivered with interpretation in English, French and Portuguese. Written course material must also be provided in the designated three languages. Projects should be designed to achieve the following: Objective 1: Provide journalists an in-depth understanding of the impact and trends related to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and the illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Objective 2: Provide journalists techniques and best practices to publish or produce written or audio-visual products as well as effective methods to release information.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 28, 2023. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019410, closes May 31, 2027 (205 days left).

### Who can apply for Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking?

U.S. Mission to Senegal accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking?

Closed August 28, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $250,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were African Legal Support Facility, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees. The program made 34 awards worth $17.3 million in that time.