# Combating Misinformation in the Digital Media Era

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-24-aw-008-02072024-combating-misinformation-in-the-digital-media-era/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352233

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $35,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on April 8, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-24-AW-008-02072024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 8, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $35,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Not-for-profit organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations• Public and private educational institutionsFor-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The project will implement a program to build the capacity of 30 mid-to senior level Pakistani journalists/reporters from relatively new print, broadcast, and digital media outlets, to counter misinformation and disinformation in media reporting. The six-month training program will consist of three-day quarterly workshops with U.S. subject matter experts. The program aims to empower journalists with the skills and knowledge to effectively counter misinformation and disinformation, ensuring accurate and responsible reporting. The series of workshops will be designed to cover the following topics: Understanding Misinformation/Disinformation; Digital Verification Tools; Ethical Reporting in the Age of Misinformation/Disinformation; Refutation Methods, Cross-Media Collaboration, Balancing Freedom of Press with Content Regulation, and Building Audience Trust. The project will be in-person.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-24-AW-008-02072024 still open?

No. It closed on April 8, 2024.

### Who can apply for Combating Misinformation in the Digital Media Era?

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

### What is the deadline for Combating Misinformation in the Digital Media Era?

Closed April 8, 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 for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Family Health International, United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, Pakistan American Cultural Center. The program made 135 awards worth $37.6 million in that time.