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This document is a Scope of Work (SOW) template for a federal grant opportunity titled "Bolstering East Africa's Investigative Journalism Ecosystem." The grant, announced by the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State, aims to support investigative journalism and build Nairobi as a hub for public interest journalism in East Africa.

The program objectives include teaching investigative journalism techniques, designing an investigative journalism curriculum, developing materials, facilitating virtual exchanges, training, and mentoring. It also includes a structured fellowship program to support participants conducting investigative projects and the creation of an independent Center for Investigative Reporting in Kenya. The program is funded under the Foreign Assistance Act and has a period of performance of 12-24 months. Applicants can apply through GRANTS.gov or via email to the U.S. Embassy Nairobi.

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Scope of Work (SOW) (Draft until finalized)

Applicant Name/Recipient Name
Name of Applicant Organization/Name of Recipient Organization
NOFO Title/Project Title
Bolstering East Africa’s Investigative Journalism Ecosystem
Federal Assistance Listing Number
19.989
Period of Performance
12-24 months

U.S. Embassy Program Strategic Goals and Objectives

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Nairobi announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support investigative journalism and practices that aim to build up Nairobi as a hub for public interest journalism. Funds are authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act.

U.S. Embassy Program Background and Description
This program will focus on teaching investigative journalism techniques to professional and citizen journalists, civil society members, and others, with an emphasis on how to identify inauthentic behavior and the application of artificial intelligence in online publications. The program must include designing an investigative journalism curriculum, developing materials, virtual exchanges, training, and mentoring. The program should include a structured fellowship program which would host and support participants conducting investigative projects. Finally, the program should lead to the creation of an independent Center for Investigative Reporting in Kenya and an institutional sustainability strategy. Funds are authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act.
Project Location
East Africa, Kenya
Project Goals and Objectives
Project should:

· Amplify Kenya’s leadership in building Africa’s digital resilience by supporting key civil society actors, media outlets, and citizen journalists to make Nairobi the regional hub for public interest and investigative journalism.

· Impart a variety of investigative journalism skills to a range of actors focused on increasing government transparency and identifying inauthentic online behavior including the application of artificial intelligence or deepfakes in online publications.

· Foster a more connected environment among civil society actors, citizen journalists, media players, and others to build a more cohesive investigative ecosystem for East Africa, based in Nairobi.

Projects should be designed to achieve the following:

· Participants are trained to identify inauthentic online behavior, the application of artificial intelligence or deepfakes in online publications and techniques for unmasking government and private sector impropriety.

· Participants are familiarized with constitutional rights enabling them to seek information in the public interest and also potential legal liabilities associated with exposing stories of corruption where individuals are named. Participants are offered opportunities to network with like-minded individuals – journalists, citizen journalists, members of civil society – who share interest in exposing public interest stories.

· Participants receive mentoring and are offered fellowship opportunities and are exposed to investigative journalism best practices.

· A sustainable center for public interest journalism is created to enhance ongoing learning and networking opportunities.

· While participating in the program, each participant publishes investigative, public-interest pieces under the mentorship of program leaders.

· Upon completion of an investigative journalist institute, a cohort of journalists will be trained to identify inauthentic online behavior, the application of artificial intelligence or deepfakes in online publications, and techniques for unmasking private sector and government impropriety. Each journalist will publish up to two articles within the program and be supported in this endeavor with funds to offset expenses incurred, mentoring, pre-publication review for legal liability, and funding for proactive litigation to compel access to information.

· A sustainable network of NGOs and journalists is created to foster networking and share best practices beyond the completion of the award

Objective 1
U.S. Embassy Policy Objective:

Applicant Project Objective 1:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Objective 2
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Applicant Project Objective 2:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Objective 3
U.S. Embassy Policy Objective:

Applicant Project Objective 3:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Inputs (resource and time requirements):

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

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Sustainability
Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. Include ways program activities will ensure sustainability.

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