Understanding the Influence of Social and Digital Media Content in Botswana
ID: 355978Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Botswana (DOS-BWA)

Award Range

$50K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355978
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Botswana is offering a grant of up to $50,000 for organizations to produce data-driven analyses of the digital and social media landscape in Botswana. The focus is on understanding the influences behind trending narratives and identifying the sources of misinformation and inauthentic content.

    The embassy seeks to harness the power of social and digital media to strengthen public diplomacy. The analysis should provide insights that will help counter the spread of misleading information and understand the underlying factors shaping online conversations.

    This grant is part of the U.S. Department of State's efforts to foster informed and engaged communities, with the aim of building sustainable relationships between the U.S. and Botswana. Interested parties, including not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals, should reach out to Wanano Itsiseng at the U.S. Embassy Gaborone for inquiries. The submission deadline is September 13, 2024.

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