# U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-002-fy2024-u-s-embassy-san-jose-public-diplomacy-section/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353408

> U.S. Mission to Costa Rica offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $30,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on April 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-002-FY2024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Costa Rica |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The Public Diplomacy Section will consider applications from the following organizations or individuals in the United States and Costa Rica:Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations with programming experience. IndividualsNon-profit or educational institutions

## What the grant funds

Investigative Journalism Workshop: Offer 20 hours of training through, iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a period of between one to three months at a time that can accommodate participants’ work schedules. Sessions can be a combination of online/virtual and in-person, with at least 10 hours taking place in-person. It will cover research techniques, data analysis, and reporting on non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Additionally, journalists will learn about predatory infrastructure projects and lending practices, including common tactics and the implications on host countries such as debt traps, compromised cybersecurity, and environmental degradation. Pitching and Publication of Articles: Facilitate the pitching and publication of articles developed during the workshop. Encourage participants to develop compelling stories on issues related to non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Establish an online repository for participants to store and share their collaborative reported content, in consultation with participants’ employers. Provide assistance to participants in pitching freelance pieces to relevant media outlets as appropriate, ensuring wider dissemination of their work and amplifying its impact. Risk Assessment and Security Protocols: Offer guidance on risk assessment and security protocols specific to reporting on corrupt and non-transparent business practices. Journalists should be trained to assess potential risks to their safety and security, including threats from government authorities, corporate entities, or criminal organizations, and take appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-002-FY2024 still open?

No. It closed on April 26, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence?

U.S. Mission to Costa Rica accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence?

Closed April 26, 2024. 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 $50,000 each. About $50,000 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.