Journalism Capacity Building in Tunisia

The summary for the Journalism Capacity Building in Tunisia 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 US Mission to Tunisia, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Journalism Capacity Building in Tunisia: The Public Diplomacy Section of Embassy Tunis of the U.S. Department of State announces a grant through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for open competition for non-profit organizations to submit applications to develop and implement journalism capacity building programs in Tunisia.Increased public interest in Tunisia's political process offers an opportunity to increase citizen participation in Tunisia's political institutions and government accountability, particularly on local governance issues. In addition, Tunisia's current economic crisis calls for journalists to understand the impact of the economy on political developments. Tunisia's independent media, citizen journalists, and other non-traditional information providers play a critical role in promoting free and open dialogue on the country's political reforms and economic developments.