Media Sustainability Program
ID: 353943Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Georgia (DOS-GEO)

Award Range

$55K - $55K

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/353943
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Georgia is inviting applications for the Media Sustainability Program, a federal grant aimed at enhancing the sustainability of media organizations in Georgia. This program seeks to support media outlets in developing business and media management skills, improving digital presence, and integrating new technologies to adapt to the evolving media landscape. The grant, with a fixed award amount of $55,000, is open to media organizations and does not require cost-sharing or matching funds. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is June 26, 2024, and can reach out to Nino Gagua, Grants Program Coordinator, at gaguan@state.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    gaguan@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Media Sustainability Program NOFO.docx
    Media.bin
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