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STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-22-0004: Media Small Grants Program

Closed Closed May 31, 2022 Opportunity STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-22-0004 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022 (TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22). Status: Forecast, no dates yet. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan notices from 2022.

• Award ceiling$50,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Expected awards4
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, which is forecast.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.