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Cooperative Agreement to Support Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks to fund a consortium supporting independent journalism in Europe. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; procurement is for services and programmatic support - Products/Services Requested: - Establish or strengthen a consortium of journalists and independent media organizations in Europe - Production and dissemination of fact-based, non-partisan journalism on public policy issues (sovereignty, civilizational values, democracy) - Subgranting to smaller partners, joint reporting, training, professional development, and dissemination planning - Equipment and supplies (e.g., laptops, cell phones, project-related equipment) as part of the budget - Contractor services (audits, IT, evaluations) and subrecipient services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consortium must operate across at least three European countries - Substantial subgranting to smaller partners is required - Applicants must demonstrate experience collaborating with independent reporters and media organizations - Non-partisanship in both membership and content is mandatory - U.S. Department of State will be actively involved in project oversight, including approval of workplans and monitoring - No cost sharing or matching required - All activities must comply with U.S. constitutional and federal requirements - Estimated contract value is approximately $1,000,000 for a single project - Performance period is up to 24 months, with potential for continuation grants based on progress and funding

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for a program to support fact-based independent journalism focused on public policy issues affecting sovereignty, civilizational values, and democracy in Europe. The program aims to support the production and dissemination of independent, non-partisan reporting and the development of a consortium of journalists and independent media organizations across the European Union and other European countries. The consortium will focus on public policy issues and government regulations related to fundamental freedoms, national sovereignty, and democratic governance. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign-based non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations. The award is a cooperative agreement with a performance period of up to 24 months and a funding amount of approximately $1,000,000.

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