# Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-0001-fy2025-security-for-journalists-covering-organized-crime-in-costa/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358653

> U.S. Mission to Costa Rica offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $40,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on June 6, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-0001-FY2025 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Costa Rica |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 6, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $40,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Individuals and non profit organizations

## What the grant funds

Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding. 1. Executive SummaryPriority Region: WHA, Central America, Costa Rica Executive Summary This project seeks to help Costa Rican journalists report on crime more safely and effectively. It focuses on crimes related to organized criminal networks and drug trafficking—including environmental, property, and violent crimes. Many of these crimes go unreported because victims, communities, journalists, and even police are afraid. This grant will be awarded to a nonprofit organization that will train reporters, provide them with gear, and create better connections between journalists and municipal police, working through the Judicial Police (OIJ) and the Ministry of Public Security press offices. The goal is to improve the quality and safety of crime reporting. A. Eligibility 1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingN/A 3. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. B. Program Description 1. Goals and Objectives This program will support safer and more robust and sophisticated crime reporting in Costa Rica thereby contributing to a safer hemisphere. Many crimes go unreported because people are afraid to speak out. This includes crimes that harm the environment, property, and people. These crimes are often connected to organized crime and drug trafficking. The grant will fund an organization to: Train journalists to safely report on crime. Give reporters the equipment they need, such as protective vests and secure communication tools.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-0001-FY2025 still open?

No. It closed on June 6, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica?

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

### What is the deadline for Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica?

Closed June 6, 2025. 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 Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.