Attachment 6-Media-Small-Grants-Indicators.docx
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This document is an Attachment 6 titled "Media-Small-Grants-Indicators" that outlines standard indicators for a Media Small Grants Program. The program is a federal grant opportunity from the Department of State U.S. Embassy Bishkek, funded under the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900).
The program seeks to increase journalistic professionalism, expand the capabilities of independent media, and promote access to information in Kyrgyzstan. Proposed projects should be innovative and complement or expand on past efforts. Eligible activities include training journalists on topics like investigative techniques, fact-checking, security, and digital tools, as well as supporting independent media organizations with business strategy and partnerships. Applicants are required to select up to 5 standard output and outcome indicators to track and report on during project implementation. The document provides a comprehensive list of potential indicators covering areas such as number of trainees, improved skills, audience reach, and curriculum changes. Overall, this attachment provides guidance on performance monitoring for applicants to the Media Small Grants Program federal funding opportunity.
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Attachment 7. Standard Indicators Sheet for Media Small Grants Program Reference these standard indicators when drafting your Performance Monitoring Plan. Depending on your selected topic and objective, select up to 5 indicators below to track and report on during the implementation of your project. You may create additional indicators you find necessary to measure the success of your project. We encourage you to use a combination of output and outcome indicators, but select only outputs if you are concerned about measurement capacity.
GOAL: TECHNICAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
| Output Indicators (Track activities) |
| Suggested Data Collection Method |
# of [target audience] receiving training on [ insert topic area]
Track number and % of participants, disaggregated by audience:
· Ex.: young journalists (22-35), by location, type of news outlet (print/digital/broadcast), gender.
# of journalists and media influencers receiving training on the subjects of critical analysis, investigative journalism, fact-checking, and research.
Track number and % of participants disaggregated by audience:
· Ex.: young journalists (22-35), by location, type of news outlet (print/digital/broadcast), gender.
# of journalists and media influencers receiving training on how to effectively, constructively report on sensitive issues such as violent extremism, conflicts, the rights of minorities, corruption, government transparency, gender-based violence, etc.
Track number and % of participants disaggregated by audience:
· Ex.: young journalists (22-35), by location, type of news outlet (print/digital/broadcast), gender.
# of YouTube-based Kyrgyz-language media professionals reached through a series of trainings on journalistic standards and ethics, as well video editing, social media marketing, and graphic design.
Track number and % of participants
· Ex.: young journalists (22-35), by location, gender.
# of journalists and media influencers receiving training on personal and digital security, as well as safe reporting techniques in difficult environments, including crisis communications, incorporating best practices adapted from real-life lessons learned.
Track number and % of participants
· Ex.: young journalists (22-35), by location, type of news outlet (print/digital/broadcast), gender.
| # of Kyrgyz journalism students receiving training on information literacy techniques and fact-checking skills. |
| Track number of participants, along with whether they attend a public or private university. |
| # of journalists and media influencers trained on creating original, high-quality, and locally relevant content through storytelling, new technologies (such as AI), and other digital tools. |
| Track number and % of participants |
· Ex.: young journalists (22-35), by location, type of news outlet (print/digital/broadcast), gender.
| # of products produced that provide balanced, fact-based, and locally relevant content as well as diverse and alternative media narratives. |
| Track number of products and the outlets/platforms in which they are published: |
· Ex.: three social media videos on Instagram and YouTube; re-broadcast on Channel 7 cultural program
| # of independent media organizations provided with training on marketing, financial planning, brand management, and business strategy |
| Track number of participants, disaggregated by location, language, type of news outlet (print/digital/broadcast). |
# of newly established partnerships between independent media organization and university journalism programs and their faculty
Track number of collaborative partnerships/exchanges between independent media organizations and university journalist programs/faculty
# of social media accounts reached on topics of public interest such as topic health, education, the economy, etc.
Social media tracker tool
| # of views and engagements with the published content on social media channels |
| Track number of engagements (comments/likes/etc.) by type and language of material such as: |
· News stories
· Social media posts
· Videos
| Outcome Indicators (Track results of your activities) |
| Suggested Data Collection Method |
| # of media professionals reporting improved skills in graphic design, video editing, investigative techniques, cybersecurity, story sourcing, archival research, etc., |
| Pre-/post-tests, interviews with participants, disaggregated by skill type |
% of training participants reporting that they feel safer while carrying out their jobs.
Pre-/post-tests, interviews with participants.
| % of training participants who publish news articles on the sensitive topics. |
| Track number of published articles, media analysis, disaggregated by type and language of material such as: |
· News stories
· Social media posts
· Analytical articles Baseline study should be conducted on past reporting of participants.
# of training participants reporting that they have a better understanding of how to create original high-quality and locally relevant content through storytelling, new technologies, and other digital tools.
Pre-/post-tests, field observations, interviews with participants.
% of journalism students reporting improvement of their ability to spot fake news after participating in training.
Pre-/post-tests, field observations, interviews with participants.
# of changes to journalism school curricula implemented by project participants.
Final reports of project, curriculum pre- and post-comparisons.
# of joint research projects between journalism faculty at journalism programs at public and private universities and independent media organizations.
Final reports of project, academic journals.
# of linkages between journalism faculties in the Kyrgyz Republic and local media organizations for 12 months and focusing on curriculum development and practical training.
Track number of linkages, events, joint investigative projects, and curriculum development activities completed.
% of training participants from independent news outlets reporting a better understanding of marketing, financial planning, brand management, and business strategies
Pre-/post-tests, field observations, interviews with participants.
| % of the target audience reporting increased knowledge about health, education, or economic issues through surveys or polls. |
| Online surveys/ forms |
| # of mentions of social media content in policy discussions or documents. |
| Mentions of content; interviews or surveys with policymakers |
| # of feedback responses received from the audience about the content. |
| Comments, messages, and reviews |
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