Increase Citizen Access to Objective Information in Jordan

The summary for the Increase Citizen Access to Objective Information in Jordan grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Increase Citizen Access to Objective Information in Jordan: DRL requests proposals for programs that increase citizens' access to objective information. The program will support independent journalists, citizen journalists, and media outlets to ensure the survival and security of independent media sources and increase their contributions to a rights-respecting society. The program will also encourage collaboration among journalists, civil society organizations, and media advocacy groups. Program approaches may include, but are not limited to: direct assistance, including engaging independent journalists on practices and providing skills for dealing with digital and physical security; legal framework analysis; promoting transparency through public disclosure campaigns and monitoring projects; and small grants and tools to help independent local media engage more effectively with their audiences on topics that are important to the community.