Capacitating Investigative Journalism in Botswana
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDS-AF0002-FY2024
- Agency
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US Embassy Gaborone
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- 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 Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for a program to train investigative journalists in Botswana. The program aims to develop the skills of the training cohort participants in researching, writing, and publishing well-researched investigative news stories that serve the public interest, as well as to build the financial and management capacity of local news media to support a robust, ethical, and sustainable independent news environment in Botswana. Eligible applicants include U.S. and non-U.S. based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and for-profit organizations. Applications are due by September 16, 2024, and the anticipated program start date is November 1, 2024.
The total available funding for this opportunity is $100,000, with a maximum of $100,000 per award. The program is funded through the Department of State's Economic Support Fund and will be administered as a grant. Successful applicants will be required to report on performance metrics such as the number of journalists trained and news stories published.
Synopsis
U.S. Embassy Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out a program to train investigative journalists in Botswana, capacitate training cohort participants in developing and writing/producing, and publishing well-researched investigative news stories that serve the public interest, and develop newsroom financial and management capacity that supports a robust, ethical, and sustainable independent news media environment in Botswana
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO - Investigative Journalism Training BW 2024 .docx | DOCX document |
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