Media Mentorship Program

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Media Mentorship Program: Program Description and Requirements: The U.S. Embassy seeks media program proposals that promote a strong, free and independent media by achieving the following Program Objectives: Introduce journalists to new skills and trends in reporting Strengthen the ability of journalists to identify disinformation tactics and build skills to expose disinformation Expose participants to digital tools and educate them about digital security Analyze challenges and explore opportunities created by new media Encourage creation of original and high-quality content Present journalists with case studies and hands-on experiences to encourage critical analysis and train them to become fluent storytellers The program should include selection of a cohort of 20-25 journalists under the age of 35. The grantee should plan 9 to 12 workshops in North Macedonia for this cohort, with a total program period of 9-15 months. Workshops should be in-person, with virtual or in-person speakers from North Macedonia, the region and the United States who are experts on the given topic of the workshop. Possible speakers include, but are not limited to, alumni of U.S. government-sponsored media programs in North Macedonia.The grantee is expected to plan and implement a capstone event at the end of the program to reach a larger audience. The program timeline will be developed in coordination with U.S. Embassy Skopje.Proposals must demonstrate a commitment towards the support and inclusion of marginalized communities (including disability status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, whether they live in a rural or urban setting, etc.). Proposals from U.S. institutions should identify potential local sub-grantees.The application should: Address how the project will contribute to the objectives listed above; Enumerate specific outputs and outcomes to be achieved by the end of the grant period; Describe American content and/or involvement in the project; Clearly specify the audiences to be reached and the geographic locations of program activities, and proposed programs in multiple locations, should explain how that will be accomplished; Explain how programs and activities will be monitored and evaluated; Describe how elements of the project will have a multiplier effect or be sustainable beyond the life of the grant; Include a traditional and/or social media plan for marketing or advertising program activities and outcomes; Demonstrate competency to manage all financial and oversight aspects of the project, including participant costs and transparent arrangements of sub-grant relationships with partner organizations, if applicable.
Federal Grant Title: Media Mentorship Program
Federal Agency Name: US Mission to North Macedonia (DOS-MKD)
Grant Categories: Housing Humanities Information and Statistics Income Security and Social Services Law Justice and Legal Services Natural Resources Other
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: SMK80019PAS005
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.900
CFDA Descriptions: Information not provided
Current Application Deadline: July 1st, 2019
Original Application Deadline: July 1st, 2019
Posted Date: May 21st, 2019
Creation Date: May 21st, 2019
Archive Date: October 1st, 2019
Total Program Funding: $100,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $100,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $75,000
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Last Updated: May 22nd, 2019
Category Explanation
Media Mentorship Program - The U.S. Embassy in Skopje Public Affairs Section invites non-profit/non-governmental organizations to develop and implement a series of workshops for young journalists from the Republic of North Macedonia.
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact
Aleksandar Jovanovic
Grantor
Phone 0038923102218
Group email
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