Media Capacity Building

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S Embassy of Sri Lanka announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to foster greater capacities in the Media Sector by the establishment of the SL Young Journalists Forum, a program aimed at creating a platform for

credit: Razoo


young journalists in Sri Lanka to enhance their skills, foster networking opportunities, and develop a deeper understanding of current and future developments in the field of journalism.

Audience:
 Emerging Voices members of the Media Sector from all over the island, especially those between the ages of 18-30, reaching a diverse group, both male and female, and include representatives of Sri Lanka’s minority populations.

Objectives:
The proposed program will focus on building local capacities within the network of established and new journalists to help participants develop media literacy and journalism skills, and aims to create a network of young leaders in the media sector who work across Sri Lanka to support free and fair media, to counter mis- and dis-information, to support citizen-responsive governance, and to foster greater cultural understanding.

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Agency: Department of State

Office: U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka

Estimated Funding: $75,000





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
grant opportunities page for US Embassy Sri Lanka

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations in Sri Lanka.  U. S. Universities, Sri Lankan Government entities, and individuals are not eligible for an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).  Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the local primary partner of the award.  When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.   

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://lk.usembassy.gov/embassy/grant-opportunities

Contact:


Agency Email Description:
Grant Management Team inbox

Agency Email:


Date Posted:
2023-07-21

Application Due Date:


Archive Date:
2023-09-19


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