Bolstering East Africa's Investigative Journalism Ecosystem
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-005
- Agency
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US Embassy Nairobi
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $986,500
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a grant competition to support investigative journalism and build Nairobi as a hub for public interest journalism in East Africa. The program will focus on teaching investigative journalism techniques, with an emphasis on identifying inauthentic online behavior and the application of artificial intelligence. Key requirements include designing an investigative journalism curriculum, developing materials, facilitating virtual exchanges, training, mentoring, and establishing a structured fellowship program and an independent Center for Investigative Reporting in Kenya. The evaluation will assess the applicant's ability to achieve these objectives. The application deadline is July 15, 2024, and the anticipated award signing is September 2024.
The total funding available is $986,500, with 1-3 awards anticipated. The program should be completed within 12-24 months. The funding is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act, and applications can be submitted through GRANTS.gov or via email to NairobiGrants@state.gov.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support investigative journalism and practices that aim to build up Nairobi as a hub for public interest journalism. 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.
Applicants may apply on GRANTS.gov and/or via e-mail to NairobiGrants@state.gov under the announcement title "Bolstering East Africa's Investigative Journalism Ecosystem," "DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-005."
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO - OVERSEAS - Nairobi CPIF 2024 v2.docx | DOCX document | |
| Timeline Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| BUDGET NARRATIVE TEMPLATE.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION NARRATIVE AND PLAN (PMENP) TEMPLATE Overseas.docx | DOCX document | |
| NOFO APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST - OVERSEAS.docx | DOCX document | |
| SOW Template Overseas_Nairobi CPIF v2.docx | DOCX document |
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