# Independent Media Programming: Cyber Security Resilience

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-pristina-fy22-04-independent-media-programming-cyber-security-resilience/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338984

> U.S. Mission to Kosovo offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on May 20, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-PRISTINA-FY22-04 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kosovo |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 20, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations (Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO’s), independent media outlets, and IT and Software organizations officially registered in the Republic of Kosovo.

## What the grant funds

Program Objectives: The objectives of this program are: To strengthen Kosovan civil society organizations' and independent media organizations’ capacity to counter cyberattacks, thereby strengthening their ability to better hold government institutions (national and local) accountable, increase transparency, and provide unbiased information that informs the public. To develop the capacity of Kosovo “white hat” ethical hackers and ethical hacker organizations not only to identify weaknesses and help partners fortify against them, but also improve communication skills needed to educate partners and the public about the potential for malign actors to gain access to critical infrastructure and information. Successful proposals must have and include: A network of ethical hackers able to test media partners’ and civil society partners’ online infrastructure At least 10-20 sustainable partnerships with media outlets and civil society partners willing to participate in the program and share best practices with other organizations. (Note: a significant number of these partnerships should include Kosovan underserved minority communities, i.e. Romani, Egyptian, Ashkali, Gorani, Bosniak, Turks, Serb, etc. The term “underserved community” is defined in the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Underserved Communities. End Note). Innovative projects to educate media partners and civil society organization partners on how to identify, respond to, and fortify their online infrastructure. Innovative communication strategies and campaigns to increase awareness around these issues with other independent media, civil society organizations, and other Kosovo audiences. For more details please see "Related Document" tab

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-PRISTINA-FY22-04 still open?

No. It closed on May 20, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for Independent Media Programming: Cyber Security Resilience?

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

### What is the deadline for Independent Media Programming: Cyber Security Resilience?

Closed May 20, 2022. 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 $100,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.