# International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations (90.500)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/90-500-international-broadcasting-independent-grantee-organizations/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations is run by U.S. Agency for Global Media. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $1.9 billion in 22 grants, about $84.4 million per award.

## Objectives

To promote freedom and democracy and enhance understanding through multimedia communication of accurate, objective, and balanced news, information, and other programming about America and the world to audiences overseas.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $465 million | 5 |
| 2022 | $348 million | 4 |
| 2023 | $374 million | 5 |
| 2024 | $366 million | 6 |
| 2025 | $304 million | 4 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rfe/RL Inc | District of Columbia | $766 million |
| Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. | Virginia | $560 million |
| Radio Free Asia | District of Columbia | $322 million |
| Open Technology Fund | District of Columbia | $209 million |
| Frontline Media Fund | District of Columbia | $357,923 |