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DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01: Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking

Closed Closed August 28, 2023 Opportunity DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program (DFOP0019410). Status: Closes May 31, 2027 (205 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Senegal notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$250,000
• Award floor$200,000
• Total funding$250,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs awards averaged $509,098; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0019410, which is open now.

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