Department of State Media Grant for Russia

Opportunity ID: 43209

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DRL-08-RUSSIA-102408
Funding Opportunity Title: Russia Media Programs
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Media Initiatives in Russia
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Assistance Listings: 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Oct 24, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 14, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 14, 2008
Archive Date: Dec 14, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Description: Department of State
Public Notice

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Media Initiatives in Russia

SUMMARY
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law for Russia.

PLEASE NOTE: DRL strongly urges applicants to access immediately www.grants.gov in order to obtain a username and password. It may take up to a week to register with grants.gov. Please see the section entitled, “DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS” below for specific instructions.

REQUESTED PROPOSAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
DRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects targeting the following issues:

DRL seeks proposals that focus on media initiatives, including those that provide training in ethics and rights of journalists; training in new media technologies; and/or training and support that reduces isolation among the independent journalism community.

Link to Additional Information: DRL Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Megan Oates

Program Officer

Phone 202-261-8030
Email:oatesml@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 43209 Full Announcement-1 -> Russia Media Solicitation 10.24.08.pdf

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