The Department of State Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor awarded a $987,540 Project Grant to strengthen the capacities of local independent media outlets in Uzbekistan. The grant supports the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor federal program (CFDA 19.345), which funds targeted programs that address human rights abuses and open political space in struggling democracies. Specifically, under this September 2022 award with a two-year period of...
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $6,200,000 Cooperative Agreement under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program to the Institute for War and Peace Reporting - US (IWPR-US), a non-profit organization. The Cooperative Agreement, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, aims to increase the capacity and resilience of civil society and media to create narratives in the Middle East and North Africa. The...
The USAID Azerbaijan awarded a $7.5 million Cooperative Agreement to East-West Management Institute Inc. under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program. The goal of this award is to strengthen citizen groups and community-based organizations in Azerbaijan, and support their role in advancing social and economic development through innovative participatory practices at local and regional levels. International Center For Not-For-Profit Law, Inc., doing business as...
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a $12,874,730 Cooperative Agreement to Creative Associates International Inc. under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program. The "All Children Succeeding Activity" grant will be implemented in Uzbekistan over a 5-year period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028. The award supports USAID's objectives in economic growth, democracy, and humanitarian assistance by funding activities...
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $2,191,790 Cooperative Agreement to Digital News Association Inc. under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program. The award, effective September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2026, supports international development and humanitarian assistance initiatives, with a focus on strengthening media ecosystems, promoting human rights, and facilitating political dialogue in Latin American regions. As a...
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc. on October 2, 2024. The grant is funded under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.900), which supports civil society and democracy building initiatives in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to encourage U.S. government alumni in Uzbekistan to take the...
The Department of State Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor awarded a $987,540 Project Grant under the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor federal grant program (CFDA 19.345) to Agence D'Aide A La Cooperation Technique Et AU Developpement (ACTED) in Uzbekistan. The grant will fund projects from September 26, 2022 through March 31, 2025 to empower civil society and address employment challenges facing women and vulnerable groups in Uzbekistan's ongoing labor...
The purpose of this $5,283,448 Cooperative Agreement award, made by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program, is to empower independent journalists and outlets to deliver trustworthy news essential to building resilient, rights-respecting democracies. The activity will counter corruption and propaganda by building the capacity of independent media and fostering cross-border collaboration and learning across the...
This $500,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (under CFDA 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs) is intended to balance and diversify the Central Asian media landscape. The key objectives are to increase access to licensed American content for Central Asian audiences and enhance the skills of local media content producers. The primary awardee, the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), will implement this program in...
This $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (CFDA 98.001) program is designed to support Serbia's continued digital transformation while protecting and championing citizens' fundamental democratic rights. The award recipient, the International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. (IREX), will provide technical assistance, business support services, and technological capability...