Request for Applications (RFA) for USAID Media Program

Request for Applications (RFA) for USAID Media Program

წყარო: Irex

I. SUMMARY:

The USAID Media Program is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the International Research and Exchange Board (IREX). The USAID Media Program supports a vibrant, resilient, networked media sector that provides Georgia’s citizens and diverse communities with the civically relevant, fact-based independent information they need to build a more just, prosperous, and inclusive society.

 

II. PURPOSE:

This RFA is seeking applicants to propose effective approaches for producing media content that show how European values and prosperity reflect and affect life of typical household in Georgia – what benefits, opportunities EU integration could bring and how it could change aspects of everyday life – education, healthcare, employment, etc. to Georgia.

Please click here to download the Request for Application (RFA) and application.

 

III. LOCATION OF ACTIVITIES:

The geographic focus under consideration includes the following countries for regional activities: Georgia.

 

IV. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

  1. Preserve and strengthen an enabling environment that fosters press freedom and access to information
  2. Develop more effective self-regulation among media professionals and information producers that sets standards for quality and ethics
  3. Increase the availability of civically relevant, fact-based, independent sources of information

 

V. APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The applicant / application must meet the following requirements

  • Be officially registered and working in compliance with all applicable civil and fiscal regulations, including, but not limited to pertinent local laws and status. In lieu of official registration, a sub-grantee may show proof of effort to secure registration, exemption from registration, or show cause why such registration is either not optional or practicable
  • Meet the projects objectives and principles
  • Contain expected outcomes and results consistent with and linked to the projects objectives
  • Applicant is not a debarred organization
  • Located in Georgia

Types of Sub-Grantees Eligible:

  • Non-US Nongovernment Organizations (Non-US NGOs)
  • National TV media
  • Regional TV media
  • Online media
  • Private Enterprises
  • Professional Associations

 

VI. Cost share Requirements:

Not applicable.

 

VII. Award Information

Subject to the availability of funds, IREX expects to award up to 3 (three) Fixed Amount Awards (FAA) sub-grants to regional TV and online media, ranging from $ 3,000 to $ 5,000. The total amount available is $10,000. The expected duration of IREX’s support or the period of performance is 03/01/2023 – 05/30/2023 (March 1 to May 30, 2023).

Subject to the availability of funds, IREX expects to also award up to 3 (three) Fixed Amount Awards (FAA) sub-grants to national TV media outlets, ranging from $10,000 to $15,000. The total amount available is $30,000. The expected duration of IREX’s support or the period of performance is 03/01/2023 – 06/01/2023.

IREX reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. Further, IREX reserves the right to make no awards as a result of this RFA.

 

VIII. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please submit the application packet to: contact.mp.ge@irex.org