Understanding the Influence of Social and Digital Media Content in Botswana

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Opportunity number
PDS-AF0003-FY2024
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$50,000

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Other
Eligible applicants
Not on record

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Gaborone, is seeking proposals for a federal grant opportunity titled "Understanding the Influence of Social and Digital Media Content in Botswana." The objective is to generate data-driven analyses of Botswana's digital and social media landscape, including identifying influential content sources, platforms, the prevalence of misinformation/disinformation, and external influences. Eligible applicants include U.S. and non-U.S. based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and for-profit organizations. The application deadline is September 16, 2024, and the anticipated start date is October 15, 2024.

The grant award is up to $50,000 for a 9-month project period. The funding is provided through the FY2024 Economic Support Fund program (CFDA 19.989) and will be administered by the U.S. Department of State. The grant opportunity emphasizes incorporating elements of dynamic social media analysis throughout the project period.

Synopsis

U.S. Embassy Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to produce data-driven analyses of the digital and social media landscape of Botswana and provide insights into the influences behind trending narratives, the prevalence of misinformation, foreign-origin and inauthentic content, while incorporating elements of dynamic social media analysis throughout the grant period.

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NOFO - Digital And Social Media Influence in BW 2024.docx DOCX document

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