Countering Disinformation Training for Vernacular Language Journalists
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to India is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Countering Disinformation Training for Vernacular Language Journalists." This initiative aims to provide 20 to 25 journalists from media outlets and digital platforms in five regional languages—Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, and Hindi—with 18 months of hands-on training focused on countering disinformation and utilizing fact-checking resources. The program is designed to enhance the skills of local language journalists in verifying news content and fostering a network of responsible journalists in India, thereby promoting audience trust over the urgency of breaking news. Interested applicants, including private institutions of higher education and not-for-profit organizations, can apply for funding amounts ranging from $100,000 to $175,000, with applications due by May 17, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact the Hyderabad grants team at HYDGrantApplications@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Not-for-profit organizations Civil society/non-governmental organizations Think tanks Public and private educational institutions Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions