Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FY-2021VE002
Media Training & Development (MT&D) Small Grants Program for Venezuela
Posted
May 04, 2021
Respond By
June 03, 2021
Identifier
FY-2021VE002
NAICS
813319, 813311, 813219
This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Venezuela seeks proposals for the Media Training & Development (MT&D) Small Grants Program, managed by the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) Public Affairs Section. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Venezuela (Venezuela Affairs Unit, Public Affairs Section) - Purpose & Scope: - Support projects that improve access to accurate information for Venezuelans - Strengthen independent media and promote innovative communication methods - Eligible Applicants: - Registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society and nongovernmental organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions - Requested Services & Activities: - Technology-driven media projects - Workshops and journalist training - Public debates, virtual camps, conferences - Creative interventions, think tanks, and online projects - Notable Requirements: - Focus on journalism training, media freedom, countering disinformation, and expanding public debate - No specific OEMs or vendors required; this is a grant for services and activities - Funding Details: - Up to 10 awards expected - Each award ranges from $10,000 to $100,000
Description
The Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for proposals to carry out grant projects as part of the Media Training & Development (MT&D) and Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The grant supports initiatives that improve access to accurate information for Venezuelans, strengthen independent media, and promote innovative communication methods under challenging conditions. Eligible projects include leveraging technology, conducting workshops, training journalists, creating public debates, virtual camps, conferences, and other related activities. The program targets registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions.