This $8,250,000 federal Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program aims to strengthen the resilience of civil society and independent media actors globally to digital repression. The primary awardee, Internews Network, will deliver a range of products and services to achieve this goal, including building the capacity of civil society organizations, supporting independent journalism, countering disinformation, and promoting internet freedom. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029.
The agreement also includes 9 sub-awards to international non-profit organizations such as Co-Creation Hub LIMITED, Share Fondacija, and Collaboration On International ICT Policy For East And Southern Africa LTD By Guarantee, among others. These sub-awardees will implement complementary activities like enhancing human rights awareness, protecting civic space, and strengthening digital security for civil society and media actors in various regions.
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