YSEALI Regional Workshop: Advanced Media Literacy for Digital Creators
ID: 355047Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to the Philippines (DOS-PHL)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

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/355047
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to the Philippines is offering a funding opportunity titled "YSEALI Regional Workshop: Advanced Media Literacy for Digital Creators," aimed at enhancing media literacy among emerging content creators, journalists, and advocates from ASEAN member nations and Timor-Leste. The workshop, which will convene approximately 100 participants, focuses on critical media literacy skills, including strategic content creation, audience engagement, and countering misinformation, while also addressing the impact of AI on social media. This initiative is part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), which seeks to foster leadership and civic engagement among youth in the region. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $250,000, with proposals due by July 31, 2024. Interested applicants can contact the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines at GrantsManila@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GrantsManila@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PH PROPOSAL - YSEALI Digital Media Content Creation for Youth Empowerment.pdf
    PH.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has launched a funding opportunity titled "YSEALI Regional Workshop: Advanced Media Literacy for Digital Creators" with a total funding of $250,000. The program aims to host a workshop for about 100 emerging content creators, journalists, and advocates from ASEAN member nations and Timor-Leste. The workshop will enhance skills in media literacy, focusing on strategic content creation, engagement, countering misinformation, and the impact of AI on social media. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Philippine-based educational and non-profit organizations, with no requirement for cost-sharing. The proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2024, and include a detailed plan addressing the program's goals, including post-workshop activities and a monitoring and evaluation framework. The workshop is part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), which seeks to build leadership and civic engagement among youth in the region. It emphasizes collaboration among participants to foster a network of media literacy advocates capable of implementing supportive projects after the workshop concludes.
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