Combating Misinformation in the Digital Media Era
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- SCAISB-24-AW-008-02072024
- Agency
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US Embassy Islamabad
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $35,000 to $50,000
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. Department of State's Consulate General in Lahore is seeking applicants to implement a six-month training program to build the capacity of 30 Pakistani journalists in countering misinformation and disinformation. The program will consist of quarterly workshops led by U.S. subject matter experts covering topics such as digital verification tools, ethical reporting, balancing press freedom with content regulation, and building audience trust. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and educational institutions. Selection will be based on criteria including program quality, organizational capacity, and strength of monitoring and evaluation plans. Applications must be submitted by April 8, 2024.
Awards ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 will be provided under Assistance Listing 19.501 for Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan. The program is seeking to promote diplomatic solutions and critical skills development in the region through this journalism training, which will be conducted in Lahore, Pakistan over six months.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State's Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The project will implement a program to build the capacity of 30 mid-to senior level Pakistani journalists/reporters from relatively new print, broadcast, and digital media outlets, to counter misinformation and disinformation in media reporting. The six-month training program will consist of three-day quarterly workshops with U.S. subject matter experts. The program aims to empower journalists with the skills and knowledge to effectively counter misinformation and disinformation, ensuring accurate and responsible reporting. The series of workshops will be designed to cover the following topics: Understanding Misinformation/Disinformation; Digital Verification Tools; Ethical Reporting in the Age of Misinformation/Disinformation; Refutation Methods, Cross-Media Collaboration, Balancing Freedom of Press with Content Regulation, and Building Audience Trust. The project will be in-person.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 08. DOS-Mission Pakistan - CGL - Combating Misinformation in the Digital Media Era.pdf | ||
| Budget Category Descriptions Guide.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Instructions - PMP Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Template - M&E PMP (Excel version).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Template - M&E PMP (Word version).docx | DOCX document | |
| Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF424B-V1.1.pdf | ||
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | ||
| SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf |
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