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
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted May 13, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

Summary: The U.S. Mission to Georgia is offering the Media Sustainability Program grant to support media organizations in enhancing their sustainability. The program aims to provide grants to media outlets to develop business and media management skills, improve digital presence, integrate new technologies, and explore diverse revenue streams. The program encourages collaborations with U.S. experts or private sector entities. The grant opportunity is open to media organizations in Georgia. The deadline to apply is June 26, 2024. For more information, contact Nino Gagua, the Grants Program Coordinator, at gaguan@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
gaguan@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Media Sustainability Program NOFO.docx
5/14/2024
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