Media Sustainability Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DOS-GEO-24-007-05022024
- Agency
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US Embassy Tbilisi
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $55,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs
- 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 in Tbilisi is offering the Media Sustainability Program, a grant opportunity aimed at supporting the sustainability of media organizations that inform Georgian audiences. The program seeks to provide grants to media outlets looking to develop business and media management skills, build data or technological skills, and enhance media sustainability. Eligible applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration on SAM.gov, and applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as the quality and feasibility of the program idea, the applicant's organizational capacity, program planning and ability to achieve objectives, budget, monitoring and evaluation plan, and sustainability.
The total available funding for the program is $158,000, with individual grants of up to $55,000. The deadline for applications is June 26, 2024. The program is funded through the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900) administered by the Department of State, which provides civil society and democracy building public diplomacy programs within Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition to apply for the Media Sustainability Program aimed at supporting the sustainability of media organizations that inform Georgian audiences through a grants program. The program seeks to support media outlets looking to develop business and media management skills. It also supports outlets looking to build data or technological skills as a means of enhancing media sustainability.
Program Objectives:
The objective of the program is to provide support to media organizations in enhancing their sustainability by offering grants to address the following priorities:
· Develop or update business models to adapt to the rapidly changing media landscape.
· Implement strategies to better understand key audiences and inform decision-making.
· Improve digital presence.
· Integrate new technologies to improve efficiency.
· Explore opportunities for diverse revenue streams (one example could be offering production services to external clients).
Collaborations with a U.S. expert or with a private sector entity are looked upon favorably.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Media Sustainability Program NOFO.docx | DOCX document |
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