Designing for Democratic Resilience and Renewal
ID: 353456Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Global Public Affairs (DOS-PA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353456

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https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=957fc74e87c94e1005fb7777cebb35be&view=Default
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    Description

    The Bureau of Global Public Affairs is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Designing for Democratic Resilience and Renewal." The objective of this cooperative agreement is to develop an evergreen video game on a sandbox platform that enhances cognitive resilience to authoritarianism while promoting democratic norms and values, specifically by increasing player skepticism towards foreign propaganda and improving media literacy and digital safety. This initiative is significant as it leverages the popularity of video games to combat disinformation and foster democratic engagement among players. The estimated total program funding is $1,000,000, with a single award expected, and applications are due by May 22, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to GEC-Programs@state.gov for further information and should refer to the opportunity link for additional details.

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