Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption
ID: 354163Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)

Award Range

$2M - $5M

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/354163

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=08d687c2870182501b4742270cbb351f&view=Default
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted May 12, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications for a grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption". This grant aims to support independent media entities and local organizations in Central America to enhance their capacity in conducting investigations and providing fact-based reporting on crime and corruption. The project's goal is to improve transparency and accountability in Central America by informing the population and holding power-holders accountable through the media. The grant has a funding range of $2,000,000 to $4,724,000, with an expected number of awards being one. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations, U.S.-based educational institutions, foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations, and foreign-based educational institutions. The closing date for applications is May 21, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the link.

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Files
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FY23 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
4/10/2024
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