Supporting Public Interest Journalism in Rwanda’s Digital Space
ID: 355084Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Rwanda (DOS-RWA)

Award Range

$300K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355084
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Rwanda is inviting applications for a federal grant titled "Supporting Public Interest Journalism in Rwanda's Digital Space." This initiative aims to promote financially sustainable investigative journalism in Rwanda, enhancing government accountability, responsible journalism, and freedom of expression. Eligible applicants include Rwandan local registered community-based organizations, associations, and NGOs with a minimum of two years of experience in Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights, while organizations with a history of poor performance on U.S. government grants are excluded. The grant offers a fixed funding amount of $300,000, with applications due by August 30, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sona Karia at KigaliASGP@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KigaliASGP@state.gov
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    06.14.24
    06.14.24 ARDF NOFO FY24_FINAL.docx
    The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $300,000 in funding to support financially sustainable public interest investigative journalism in Rwanda, specifically through digital platforms such as YouTube. This initiative aims to enhance government accountability and responsible journalism while building journalists' capacities across various districts in Rwanda. Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations registered with the Rwanda Governance Board, and proposals are due by August 30, 2024.
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