Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica
ID: 358653Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Costa Rica (DOS-CRI)

Award Range

$40K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358653
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Costa Rica is offering a federal grant titled "Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica," aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of crime reporting by journalists in the region. The grant seeks to fund nonprofit organizations and individuals to train journalists, provide protective equipment, and foster collaboration between reporters and law enforcement, specifically targeting issues related to organized crime and drug trafficking. With a total funding amount of $100,000, individual awards will range from $40,000 to $100,000, and applications must be submitted by May 23, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Gabriela M. Otarola at pagrantapplications@state.gov for further information.

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    Application.pdf
    The document outlines the application requirements for federal grants and RFPs targeted toward both individual and organizational applicants. It provides a checklist of necessary documents, including a Statement of Interest, various proposal sections (such as Goals, Problem Statement, Activities, Monitoring Plan, and Budget Justification), and specific forms like SF-424 and SF-424A. The checklist specifies the items that must be submitted in a specific order via grants.gov. Notably, the SF-424B form is only mandatory for organizations that registered with SAM.gov before a designated date. The primary purpose of this document is to guide applicants through the submission process, ensuring that all required information is included for successful grant consideration. This structure is essential for streamlining the application assessment and maintaining compliance with federal funding protocols.
    Security.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State has announced a funding opportunity titled "Security for Journalists Covering Organized Crime in Costa Rica," offering a total of $100,000 to improve the safety and effectiveness of crime reporting by journalists. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, individuals, and governmental institutions. The funding, which ranges from $40,000 to $100,000 per award, aims to train journalists, provide protective equipment, and foster collaboration between reporters and law enforcement entities. The project's objectives include training at least 40 journalists and conducting joint events with police to enhance reporting on organized crime, drug trafficking, and environmental offenses. Applications must follow precise guidelines, including a submission deadline of May 23, 2025, and proposals require various documentation, including a detailed budget and project description. Evaluation for award selection will focus on the quality of the proposed program, organizational capacity, and sustainability, with oversight provided by the U.S. Embassy in San Jose. This initiative is essential for empowering journalists and improving transparency around crime-related issues in Costa Rica.
    SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
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    SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf
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    SF424A-V1.0.pdf
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    SF424B-V1.1
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