Establishing Ukrainian eSports Counter Disinformation Teams and Tournament
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Establishing Ukrainian eSports Counter Disinformation Teams and Tournament: Leveraging the popularity and penetration of video games in Eastern Europe, the implementer will develop an eSports program at American Spaces in Ukraine. eSports athletes will need professional training to form a talent pipeline to professional teams in Ukraine. In tandem with traditional eSports training, these athletes will receive counter disinformation/conflict resolution training to confront foreign propaganda and disinformation in competitive online gaming spaces. The project will culminate with an eSports tournament and coalition-building event on the sidelines of the tournament.
| Federal Grant Title: | Establishing Ukrainian eSports Counter Disinformation Teams and Tournament |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs (DOS-PA) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0010750 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.040 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 22nd, 2024 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 22nd, 2024 |
| Posted Date: | April 9th, 2024 |
| Creation Date: | April 9th, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 18th, 2024 |
| Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 9th, 2024 |
- Category Explanation
- Leveraging the popularity and penetration of video games in Eastern Europe, the implementer will develop an eSports program at American Spaces in Ukraine. eSports athletes will need professional training to form a talent pipeline to professional teams in Ukraine. In tandem with traditional eSports training, these athletes will receive counter disinformation/conflict resolution training to confront foreign propaganda and disinformation in competitive online gaming spaces. The project will culminate with an eSports tournament and coalition-building event on the sidelines of the tournament.
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- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600.
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