Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia

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	Federal Grant Title:	Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia
	CFDA Number:	98.001
	CFDA Description:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
	Federal Agency Name:	Russia USAID Moscow
	Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-118-11-000004
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Mar 14, 2011
	Creation Date:	Mar 29, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 22, 2011 Applications are due no later than 17:00 Moscow time on April 22, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 22, 2011 Applications are due no later than 17:00 Moscow time on April 22, 2011
	Archive Date:	May 22, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	4,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	3,500,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Qualified applicants may be U.S. private voluntary organizations (U.S. PVOs) and/or U.S., Russian or other non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Public International Organizations (PIOs) and faith-based and community organizations are also eligible for award. In support of the Agency's interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a more experienced organization.
Grant Description: USAID's new media program "Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia" will capitalize on new opportunities associated with development and expansion of new Information Communications Technologies (ICT). This program will assist existing independent media outlets in Russia to transition toward incorporation of more interactive platforms, while also facilitating greater participation of citizens in information exchange and commentary in the online world. This program should also serve as an incubator of ideas and methodologies that focus on the ways media professionals , civil society organizations and citizens acquire, create and share information.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Alexander Borzov Grantor Phone 4957285282

Senior A&A Specialist [aborzov@usaid.gov]
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