NOFO.zip
This document announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2024 Media Professionalization Assistance Program from the U.S. Embassy Podgorica's Public Diplomacy Section. The NOFO will provide grant awards between $30,000-$70,000 to support projects and initiatives that facilitate media freedom and journalistic standards in Montenegro. Eligible applicants include media organizations, educational institutions, and civil society/NGOs with a record of high professional standards and trustworthiness. Proposals must address at least one of four priority areas: supporting independent journalism and fact-based reporting, promoting media literacy and critical thinking, investigative journalism focused on continued Euro-Atlantic integration in areas like the rule of law, environment, democracy, and human/minority rights, or the ethical use of AI in journalism. All application materials must be submitted by May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm Montenegro time to PodgoricaGrants@state.gov. This NOFO is assigned under the International Justice and Accountability Programming federal grant program with CFDA #19.990, with the goal of increased justice and accountability worldwide.
526KB Other 3/14/24 Uputstvo za popunjavanje SF 424.docx
This document provides guidance for completing the Application for Federal Assistance Form SF-424 for a Notice of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. The funding opportunity is a grant program titled the 2024 Media Professionalization Assistance Program, with awards ranging from $30,000 to $70,000 available under the International Justice and Accountability Programming federal grant program. Eligible applicants include media organizations, educational institutions, and civil society/NGOs operating in Montenegro. Proposals should advance one or more priority areas such as supporting independent journalism, media literacy initiatives, or investigative reporting focused on rule of law, environmental protection, democratic institutions, or human rights issues. All application materials must be submitted by May 14, 2024 to the specified email address. The guidance instructs applicants on completing sections of the SF-424 form, including applicant information, project description, budget details, authorized representative, and other required application components.
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This document contains an assurance form for non-construction programs and a notice of funding opportunity for a media professionalization assistance program from the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. The assurance form outlines 19 terms and conditions for applicants, including complying with all relevant laws, establishing financial accounting standards, and prohibiting organizational conflicts of interest. It requires signature from an authorized official and identifies the applicant organization, title of certifying official, and date.
The notice of funding opportunity will provide grants between $30,000-$70,000 to support projects that facilitate media freedom and journalistic standards in Montenegro. Priority areas include supporting independent journalism, media literacy/critical thinking, investigative journalism focused on rule of law, environmental protection, democratic institutions, and human/minority rights. The integration of AI in journalism is also included. Applicants must define goals and measurable outcomes in these areas. All materials are due by May 14, 2024 to the stated email. This funding opportunity falls under the International Justice and Accountability Programming federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State.
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This document provides guidance for international entities registering in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) in order to receive U.S. federal assistance awards. It addresses frequently asked questions around SAM.gov registration requirements, the entity validation process, documentation needs, maintenance of active registration status, and technical assistance resources.
A separate section announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro seeking project proposals in the areas of media professionalization, journalism training, media literacy and fact-based reporting. Eligible applicants include media organizations, educational institutions, and civil society groups able to carry out projects between $30,000 to $70,000 addressing priority topics like corruption, human rights, gender equality and the integration of AI in journalism. Applications are due by May 14, 2024 and will be evaluated on measurable goals and positive impact. This funding opportunity falls under the International Justice and Accountability Programming program of the Department of State, identified by CFDA number 19.990.
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This document contains a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. The NOFO announces a Media Professionalization Assistance Program to support projects and initiatives that facilitate the development of media freedom and journalistic standards in Montenegro through grant awards ranging from $30,000 to $70,000. Eligible applicants include media organizations, educational institutions, and civil society organizations with a record of adherence to professional standards and trustworthiness. Proposal priorities include support for independent journalism, media literacy, investigative journalism focused on rule of law and Euro-Atlantic integration topics, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in journalism. All application materials must be submitted by May 14, 2024. The funding opportunity is assigned under the International Justice and Accountability Programming federal grant program (CFDA 19.990). The NOFO does not constitute an award and the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any proposals.
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