Media Foundation For West Africa
- UEI
- ZMAYQLKRN7R6
- CAGE
- SGNY3
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- International Organization
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- mfwa.org
- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Financials
- Diversified Financials
- Capital Markets
- Fundraising
- SIC code
- 67 Holding & Other Investment Offices
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Media Foundation For West Africa (MFWA) is a non-profit organization and international organization registered in SAM.gov, specializing in media development, journalism training, and democratic consolidation efforts primarily focused in Ghana and West African regions. Recognized as a minority-owned business and foundation, MFWA operates with a mission to strengthen media professionalism, promote accountable governance, and support democratic processes through strategic initiatives in media and journalism.
The organization has consistently secured federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs, focusing on critical areas such as conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and election stability. Recent grant awards totaling approximately $104,150 have supported programs including mentoring investigative and fact-checking journalism fellows, organizing the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA), and developing media capacity to counter mis/disinformation during elections. Specific grant-funded projects have aimed to enhance media's role in promoting human rights, improving journalism quality, and supporting democratic consolidation in Ghana. The grants, typically classified as Project Grants under CFDA 19.979 (Regional Peace and Security program), demonstrate MFWA's commitment to strengthening media infrastructure, professional journalism standards, and democratic engagement in West Africa through targeted training, conferences, and capacity-building initiatives.
Quick answers
Is Media Foundation For West Africa registered in SAM.gov?
Media Foundation For West Africa's SAM.gov registration expired on February 12, 2026.
What is Media Foundation For West Africa's most recent federal award?
Media Foundation For West Africa's most recent federal grant award is To foster peaceful elections and democratic consolidation in ghana through countering MIS/disinformation and language… (SGH10024GR0015), from US Embassy Accra (DOS), on July 15, 2024.
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