The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Kyiv announce an open competition for program proposals. PAS invites US non-profit or non-governmental organizations to submit media support and exchange program concept papers for supporting professional and financially viable media in Ukraine. The Department will have approximately $400,000 available to award one grant.
The project goal is to create and maintain long-term relationships between selected American and Ukrainian media outlets of similar size and between the individuals who work at both outlets. Within this framework, Ukrainian professionals in print, online, and broadcast media will have the opportunity to interact with U.S. counterparts and to take part in practical training, organized by their U.S. partner.
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AEECA-1972-12-0306
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category Explanation: Media.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $200,000
CFDA Number(s): 19.900 — AEECA PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Ukraine
This project seeks to promote the development of free and independent Ukrainian media outlets which are financially viable based on the fact that independent media is critical for the further democratic development of Ukraine. PAS would like to see four annual partnerships developed under this program. Each Ukrainian media outlet should be matched with an appropriate U.S. media outlet. Proposals should demonstrate geographic diversity by including media outlets throughout Ukraine. Partnerships should include media outlets in regional capitals or larger regional cities. Proposed partnerships in Kiev will be considered on a case by case basis based on justification. Applications should propose at least three partnerships in their submission. Applicants should explain how the proposed matches support the program’s objectives and why they expect that the partnerships will be sustained beyond the duration of the grant. The grantee should work closely with PAS during the grant period. Specific partnerships will be approved by PAS. Please see full text of the Request for Proposals for more details.
Original Closing Date for Applications: July 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: July 15, 2012
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