Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica

The summary for the Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica 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 U.S. Mission to Costa Rica, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica: Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding. 1. Executive Summary Priority Region: WHA, Central America, Costa Rica Executive Summary This project seeks to help Costa Rican journalists report on crime more safely and effectively. It focuses on crimes related to organized criminal networks and drug trafficking—including environmental, property, and violent crimes. Many of these crimes go unreported because victims, communities, journalists, and even police are afraid. This grant will be awarded to a nonprofit organization that will train reporters, provide them with gear, and create better connections between journalists and municipal police, working through the Judicial Police (OIJ) and the Ministry of Public Security press offices. The goal is to improve the quality and safety of crime reporting. A. Eligibility 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions 2. Cost Sharing or Matching N/A 3. Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. B. Program Description 1. Goals and Objectives This program will support safer and more robust and sophisticated crime reporting in Costa Rica. Many crimes go unreported because people are afraid to speak out. This includes crimes that harm the environment, property, and people. These crimes are often connected to organized crime and drug trafficking. The grant will fund an organization to: Train journalists to safely report on crime. Give reporters the equipment they need, such as protective vests and secure communication tools. Hold workshops with municipal police and OIJ agents to build trust and improve how journalists get information. Support a network of journalists covering crime in rural and coastal areas. What we expect to see: At least 40 journalists trained. At least 10 joint events with police. More reporting about crime in areas that were previously silent. Safer practices among journalists when reporting on sensitive issues. NOTE: The complete document with the instructions of the Notice of Funding Opportunity is in the Related Documents, as well as the Forms