# Media Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/state-bishkek-pas-21-0005-media-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333519

> U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards. Applications closed on July 13, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-21-0005 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| 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 Media Small Grants Program supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s media institutions by competitively awarding small grants to: ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in media-related areas; and ⮚ Kyrgyz Republic-registered independent media organizations.

## What the grant funds

The Media Small Grants Program advances the U.S. Embassy mission goal of supporting a more inclusive and accountable democracy. It seeks to expand the capabilities of independent media, resulting in increased production of balanced and locally-relevant media products as well as alternative media narratives. The program also supports the development of the Kyrgyz Republic’s nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations working in the media-related areas. Through local innovative strategies, the program may address policy priorities such as: · freedom of speech and press, · pluralism of views and the open discussion of current issues, · dialogue among community members and authorities, · interethnic and interfaith dialogue, · fostering government transparency and advocacy, · fighting corruption, · strengthening regional security and stability, · countering transnational threats such as trafficking in persons, violent extremism, and organized crime, · strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development initiatives, · raising public awareness and participation in efforts to combat climate change and air pollution, and · assisting Kyrgyz civil society and the government to strengthen their COVID-19 responses through improved messaging and public awareness campaigns. Project Goal: Strengthen the media environment in the Kyrgyz Republic by increasing journalistic professionalism and sustainability of independent media organizations. Project Audience(s): ● Media entities, both traditional and online media; ● Media managers and professionals; ● University students specializing in journalism; ● Social media influencers who are committed to engaging on social issues. Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of these objectives. These numbers are suggestions, and grantees may select different targets as they see fit. 1.

## Questions people ask

### Is STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-21-0005 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for Media Small Grants Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Media Small Grants Program?

Closed July 13, 2021. 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.

### 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.