Journalism Boot Camp in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-007
- Agency
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US Embassy Baghdad
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 .
Synopsis
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Consulate General Erbil of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to build capacity among journalists or journalism students with fewer than 5 years of professional experience in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk governorate. Please follow all instructions below.
Priority Region: Iraqi Kurdistan Region, with particular emphasis on journalists operating in Sheikhan, Halabja governorate, and Kirkuk governate.
Program Objectives:
The vast majority of journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region do not benefit from formal academic training such as journalism school. Editorial and reporting standards need improvement, with neither fact checking nor multiple sourcing being used consistently. This program will target less experienced journalists and journalism students to teach them essential tradecraft, ethics and skills.
Participants and Audiences:
The chosen audience should focus on those described under "Priority Region." The minimum number of participants shall be 20.
Update #1 ·
Changing closing date -
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to build capacity among journalists or journalism students with fewer than 5 years of professional experience in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Kirkuk governorate. Please follow all instructions below.
Priority Region: Iraqi Kurdistan Region, with particular emphasis on journalists operating in Sheikhan, Halabja governorate, and Kirkuk governate.
Program Objectives:
The vast majority of journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region do not benefit from formal academic training such as journalism school. Editorial and reporting standards need improvement, with neither fact checking nor multiple sourcing being used consistently. This program will target less experienced journalists and journalism students to teach them essential tradecraft, ethics and skills.
Participants and Audiences:
The chosen audience should focus on those described under "Priority Region." The minimum number of participants shall be 20.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF424A-Instructions.pdf | ||
| SF424A.pdf | ||
| Grant-Application-InstructionsENG-1.doc | DOC document | |
| Grant Application form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Narrative Sample Template.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| Journalism Boot Camp in the IKR.pdf |
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