Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia

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Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia: USAID's new media program "Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia" will capitalize on new opportunities associated with development and expansion of new Information Communications Technologies (ICT). This program will assist existing independent media outlets in Russia to transition toward incorporation of more interactive platforms, while also facilitating greater participation of citizens in information exchange and commentary in the online world. This program should also serve as an incubator of ideas and methodologies that focus on the ways media professionals , civil society organizations and citizens acquire, create and share information.

Federal Grant Title:	Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia
Federal Agency Name:	Russia USAID Moscow
Grant Categories:	Community Development
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-118-11-000004
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	98.001
CFDA Descriptions:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Current Application Deadline:	Apr 22, 2011
Original Application Deadline:	Apr 22, 2011
Posted Date:	Mar 14, 2011
Creation Date:	Mar 29, 2011
Archive Date:	May 22, 2011
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$4,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$3,500,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Qualified applicants may be U.S. private voluntary organizations (U.S. PVOs) and/or U.S., Russian or other non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Public International Organizations (PIOs) and faith-based and community organizations are also eligible for award. In support of the Agency's interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a more experienced organization.
Grant Announcement Contact: Alexander Borzov Grantor Phone 4957285282

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