2025-2026 English for Journalists Program
ID: 355141Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Tajikistan (DOS-TJK)

Award Range

$35K - $50K

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/355141

Additional Information

https://tj.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-program
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Tajikistan is inviting proposals for the 2025-2026 English for Journalists Program, aimed at enhancing the English language skills of Tajik journalists to improve their media capabilities. The program seeks to engage between 75 and 175 journalists from private and independent media organizations, providing at least 240 hours of English instruction over one year, with a focus on developing critical thinking, investigative journalism, and the ability to combat misinformation. This initiative is crucial for strengthening independent media in Tajikistan and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism. Interested organizations must submit their proposals by July 30, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $35,000 to $50,000. For further inquiries, contact Sitora Kasimova at kasimovasi@state.gov or by phone at +992985808031.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kasimovasi@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    1.
    1. SF- 424 (Application for Federal Assistance-organizations).pdf
    1. SF- 424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs).pdf
    1. SF- 424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs).pdf
    3.
    3. M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version).xlsx
    3. ME-Performance-Monitoring-Template.docx
    3.1
    3.1 Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).docx
    4.
    4. Suggested Proposal Template (Updated).docx
    4. Suggested Budget Justification Narrative Template.xlsx
    5.
    5. Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey.docx
    Notice-of-Funding-Opportunity English for Journalists Program 2025-2026.pdf
    Notice-of-Funding-Opportunity.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025-2026 English for Journalists Program, aiming to enhance the English language skills of Tajik journalists to improve their media capacity. Eligible organizations, including NGOs and educational institutions, are invited to submit proposals by July 30, 2024. The program seeks to expand journalists' access to English-language sources, enhance reporting quality, and equip them to combat misinformation. Proposals should engage between 75 and 175 journalists and include at least 240 hours of English instruction over a year. The funding, ranging from $35,000 to $50,000, emphasizes collaborative development with the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section, which will remain involved throughout the program. Proposals will be evaluated based on their innovation, feasibility, the applicant's organizational capacities, project planning, budget rationality, and sustainability plans. This initiative reflects the embassy's commitment to strengthening independent media in Tajikistan and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout program implementation.
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