Support to Fact-Checking Networks
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Support to Fact-Checking Networks: One (1) Cooperative Agreement for up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 ESF will be awarded for work that will support a more robust international network of fact-checking professionals. The initial period of performance will be for 12 months.
| Federal Grant Title: | Support to Fact-Checking Networks |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs (DOS-PA) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008566 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.040 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | April 7th, 2022 |
| Original Application Deadline: | April 7th, 2022 |
| Posted Date: | February 7th, 2022 |
| Creation Date: | February 7th, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | March 31st, 2023 |
| Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | February 7th, 2022 |
- Category Explanation
- The Department of State proposes awarding one cooperative agreement to provide the technical skills necessary for objective and independent fact-checking to flourish globally. This award will support efforts to create an enabling environment for media, ensure the free flow of information, and support the professional and institutional capacities of foreign media.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit/nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and commercial entities. Applicants from high-income countries are eligible to be proposed implementers or sub-implementers.
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- GEC-Programs@State.gov
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