# Georgian Regional and Online Media Support Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dosgeo-23-gr-015-geo-07142023-georgian-regional-and-online-media-support-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349282

> U.S. Mission to Georgia offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on August 18, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOSGEO-23-GR-015-GEO-07142023 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 18, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Regional media outlets registered in Georgia • National online media outlets registered in Georgia

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for an investigative journalism support through grants program. The goal of the Georgian Regional and Online Media Support Program is to empower regional and online media through content development and production of series of investigative stories. Media collaboration between national online and regional outlets is encouraged and will be given priority by the selection panel. Program Objectives: The Program aims to support investigative journalism to empower regional media organizations and nationwide digital multimedia outlets. Grants will be awarded to these organizations to produce a series of stories serving high public interest. Media collaboration between national online and regional outlets is encouraged and will be given priority by the Selection Panel. The maximum amount of a grant award is $50,000 per project. In case of media collaborations between national online and regional outlets, the amount will increase up to $70,000. The topics of stories may include, but not limited to: · Disinformation/fake news jeopardizing democracy and human rights. · Flaws in government-to-media relations. · Corruption and financial crime. · Daily economic issues facing Georgians in the regions. · Government’s progress in investigating violations of public safety and security, or the lack of such.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOSGEO-23-GR-015-GEO-07142023 still open?

No. It closed on August 18, 2023.

### Who can apply for Georgian Regional and Online Media Support Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Georgian Regional and Online Media Support Program?

Closed August 18, 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 $200,000 each.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.