To fight fake news and misinformation, provide hands-on training for aspiring journalists and improve public awareness regarding professional journalism by establishing a platform that utilizes public…
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- SKV42021GR3027
- Recipient
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Birn UEI L5N2NJP7GM19
- Awarding agency
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US Embassy Pristina
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Obligated
- $100,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs
- Completion date
- Funding agency
- Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Department of State
- Place of performance
- Kosovo
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs awarded $100,000 under the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900) federal grant program to Birn to fight fake news and misinformation. The one-year project grant, awarded September 1, 2021, will provide hands-on training for aspiring journalists and improve public awareness regarding professional journalism. Specifically, Birn will establish a platform utilizing public data and fact-checking resources to deliver these services in Kosovo through August 31, 2022. The AEECA/ESF PD Programs aim to support civil society and democracy building public diplomacy initiatives in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia, such as this project to strengthen independent media in Kosovo.
Description
To fight fake news and misinformation, provide hands-on training for aspiring journalists and improve public awareness regarding professional journalism by establishing a platform that utilizes public data and fact-checking resources
Quick answers
Who received award SKV42021GR3027?
SKV42021GR3027 was awarded to Birn by US Embassy Pristina (US Consulates and Embassies) on September 1, 2021.
How much is award SKV42021GR3027 worth?
$100,000 has been obligated on SKV42021GR3027.
Which agency awarded SKV42021GR3027?
US Embassy Pristina (US Consulates and Embassies) awarded SKV42021GR3027, with funding from Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (Department of State).
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