# Media Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/state-bishkek-pas-22-0004-media-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338976

> 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 May 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-22-0004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 31, 2022 |
| 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. State bodies are encouraged to work with eligible NGOs and independent media organizations to submit applications. American or other third country organizations or individuals are not eligible for grants under this program.

## 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: promoting freedom of speech and press, fostering government transparency and advocacy, and fighting corruption, informing the public regarding the work and contributions of civil society organizations to the Kyrgyz Republic’s social and economic development, and raising public awareness and participation in efforts to combat climate change and air pollution Prior activities through this program have included support for projects that: Produced quality journalism and educate journalists on best practices, including investigative work on key issues. Strengthened editorial capacity through technical improvement and expansion of editorial staff, reduce the manipulative impact of fake news through regular monitoring and verification of socially significant and resonant news, and assist Kyrgyz consumers of news to increase their awareness of factual reporting on key issues. Supported the ability of government relations officials to effectively communicate with constituents. Proposed programs should be innovative and clearly demonstrate how they will complement any ongoing programs and avoid duplicating past efforts. They may include activities that improve upon or expand existing successful projects. Applicants should pay close attention to the Public Affairs Section’s project goal and target audiences when developing their proposals. 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, or other objectives within the above policy priorities.

## Questions people ask

### Is STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-22-0004 still open?

No. It closed on May 31, 2022. 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 May 31, 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 $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.