Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism

The summary for the Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism 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 Brazil, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.
Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism: U.S. Embassy Brasília-Brazil intends to implement the project through a grant agreement. However, we are focusing on creating local capacity on cutting edge education and English teaching; therefore, applicants should incorporate local engagement and capacity building in these areas in their proposal. Through the program participants will gain a better understanding of the importance Americans place on freedom of speech and expression and the historic and ongoing role a free press plays in sustaining American democracy; have any misperceptions dispelled that the that USG controls American media outlets; learn about the latest trends in technology, innovation, financing, etc., being used by media outlets in order to strengthen their sustainability; and, learn about civil society efforts to ensure and protect both freedoms of press and expression
Federal Grant Title: Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism
Federal Agency Name: US Mission to Brazil (DOS-BRA)
Grant Categories: Other
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: SBR25017GR0017
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.040
CFDA Descriptions: Information not provided
Current Application Deadline: September 7th, 2017
Original Application Deadline: September 7th, 2017
Posted Date: August 7th, 2017
Creation Date: August 7th, 2017
Archive Date: October 7th, 2017
Total Program Funding: $90,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $90,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $60,000
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Last Updated: August 7th, 2017
Category Explanation
Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism This initiative is part of Mission Brazil’s continuing efforts to strengthen and support the efforts of Brazil’s media sector to promote/guarantee our shared democratic principles of freedom of the press and freedom of expression
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility
1) Eligible Entities: Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and overseas-based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time. To be eligible for a grant award, in addition to other conditions of this NOFO, organizations must have a commitment to non‐discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non‐discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following subject areas: developing and executing people-to-people exchanges, programming in the area of education and culture, international cooperation, and institution-to-institution partnerships. To be eligible for a grant award, in addition to other conditions of this request for applications, organizations must have a commitment to non-discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non-discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender and political affiliation. By law, commercial firms are ineligible to receive funding through this award mechanism Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the Recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in any sub‐awards issued under this grant award. (2) U.S. Embassy Brasília-Brazil encourages applications from potential new partners
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