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Grant for Investigative Journalism and Media Production on Criminal Networks and Migration in Colombia

The U.S. Department of State, through its Embassy in Bogota, is seeking proposals for a grant to document the impact of reduced illegal migration on criminal networks in Colombia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Embassy Bogota - Public Diplomacy Section - Opportunity Title: 'Sin Rutas, Sin Recursos: Hitting Criminal Networks Where It Hurts' (OFOP0003648) - Services Requested: - Investigative journalism and media production services - Production of documentary mini-series and visual journalism/photojournalism - Focus on criminal networks (Clan del Golfo, Tren de Aragua) and ecological recovery in border zones - Collection of human stories, testimonies, hard data, and compelling visual graphics - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and registered media production firms - Must have experience in investigative reporting, documentary production, or photojournalism - Capability to operate in Colombian border and ecologically sensitive regions - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on demonstrating how reduced illegal migration disrupts narcoterrorist financing and benefits communities - Deliverables must be suitable for dissemination across social and traditional media - Funding Instrument: - Grant - Anticipated award amount: $40,000 to $50,000 - Performance period: less than 12 months, with possible continuation grants - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based opportunity.

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bogotá is seeking to contract an investigative journalist or media production firm to document the impact of reduced illegal migration on criminal networks such as Clan del Golfo and Tren de Aragua. The project will focus on human stories and testimonies from affected communities, supported by data and visual graphics, for dissemination across social and traditional media. Formats may include a documentary mini-series and visual journalism highlighting ecological recovery in border zones. The program aims to demonstrate how reducing illegal migration disrupts narcoterrorist financing and benefits Colombian communities, aligning with U.S. foreign policy priorities.

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