Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 006
Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 006
- The Public Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Georgian Media Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2010 and posted on Apr 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to U.S. non profit/non governmental organizations. Direct funding for non U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Georgian Media Partnership Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant opportunity designed to strengthen independent media in Georgia, with a particular focus on regional (non-capital) outlets. The program’s central idea is to build sustained, practical working relationships between American media organizations and Georgian media organizations that are comparable in size and serve similar types of communities. Rather than supporting one-off workshops, the grant emphasizes long-term partnerships and professional ties between the outlets themselves and between the individual journalists, editors, and managers working inside them.
The award is structured as a multi-year project, with PAS expecting a two-year implementation period and leaving room for possible extensions. The Embassy anticipates making one award under this competition. Total available funding is estimated at $500,000, with an expected award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $250,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, but in-kind support is viewed positively during proposal review, meaning applicants that can credibly contribute resources, services, expertise, or partner support beyond grant funds may be more competitive.
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. non-profit and non-governmental organizations; direct funding to non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement. The funded organization would act as the program manager and coordinator, responsible for designing and running the partnership model, selecting and engaging U.S. media partners, and working closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify the Georgian regional outlets that will be matched with the American outlets. The program aims to develop up to four separate partnerships, specifically involving media outlets located in Georgian regional towns rather than primarily national-level broadcasters based in Tbilisi.
In terms of activities, PAS signals a preference for hands-on, relationship-driven professional development methods that are likely to have lasting institutional effects. Suggested mechanisms include internships and placements, on-the-job training, professional exchanges in both directions (Georgian staff visiting U.S. partner outlets and U.S. professionals engaging with Georgian outlets), ongoing electronic collaboration, and intensive consultations. The intent is not only to transfer skills but also to embed routines, standards, and mentoring relationships that can continue after the grant period ends.
The program’s rationale is grounded in concerns about the media environment in Georgia, particularly since Transparency International’s assessment that the country’s media became less free and pluralistic compared to the period before the 2003 Rose Revolution. The background section describes a national television landscape dominated by the state-owned public broadcaster and pro-government stations Rustavi 2 and Imedi, which are portrayed as generally reflecting government positions. It also points to the existence of roughly 30 smaller regional broadcasters that focus mainly on local news but often operate under significant financial strain and political pressure. These regional outlets frequently depend on small-scale revenue streams such as personal advertisements (including obituaries) and advertising tied to business or political campaigns, which can create vulnerability to influence and encourage self-censorship.
Another challenge highlighted is the professional development gap within Georgian journalism, especially in the regions. The announcement notes that many journalists are young, inexperienced, and employed on short-term contracts, leading to high staff turnover. That instability makes it harder for outlets to develop consistent editorial standards, build institutional memory, and improve newsroom management over time. Against that backdrop, PAS is seeking a capable, creative U.S. NGO with relevant experience running similar international media development or exchange programs, capable of designing partnerships that improve journalistic standards, reinforce professional ethics and practices, and help regional outlets become more resilient and sustainable.
Administrative details in the source data identify the opportunity as a discretionary grant under the Public Affairs office, categorized under “Education” for funding activity purposes. The funding opportunity number is S-LMAQM-10-RFA-006. The opportunity was posted April 1, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2010, and an archive date of June 14, 2010. A grants management contact is listed for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Georgian Media Partnership Program?
The Georgian Media Partnership Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant opportunity intended to strengthen independent media in Georgia, with a specific emphasis on regional (non-capital) media outlets. The core concept is to create sustained, practical working relationships between American and Georgian media organizations that are similar in size and serve comparable communities.
2) What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to build long-term partnerships and professional ties between U.S. and Georgian media outlets (and between the journalists, editors, and managers within them) rather than funding one-time workshops. The program is designed to produce lasting institutional benefits by embedding routines, standards, and mentoring relationships that continue beyond the grant period.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS).
4) Is the program focused on Tbilisi-based national media or regional outlets?
The program particularly focuses on regional Georgian outlets located in towns outside the capital. The intention is to work with regional (non-Tbilisi) media rather than primarily national-level broadcasters based in Tbilisi.
5) How many partnerships does the program expect to develop?
The program aims to develop up to four separate partnerships between American media outlets and Georgian regional outlets.
6) Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. non-profit and non-governmental organizations.
7) Can Georgian organizations apply directly or receive funds directly?
No. Direct funding to non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement. A U.S. NGO/non-profit must apply and serve as the funded organization.
8) How many awards does PAS expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making one award under this competition.
9) What is the total amount of funding available?
Total available funding is estimated at $500,000.
10) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The expected award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $250,000.
11) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement under this opportunity.
12) Does in-kind support matter if cost-sharing is not required?
Yes. While not required, in-kind support is viewed positively during proposal review. Applicants that can credibly contribute resources, services, expertise, or partner support beyond grant funds may be more competitive.
13) How long is the project period expected to last?
PAS expects a two-year implementation period, structured as a multi-year project, and indicates there is room for possible extensions.
14) What kind of relationship does the program aim to build between partners?
The program emphasizes sustained, practical working relationships that are comparable in size and community type, aiming to create ongoing professional ties between organizations and individuals (journalists, editors, and managers) rather than short-term engagements.
15) What types of activities are preferred under this program?
PAS signals a preference for hands-on, relationship-driven professional development methods that are likely to have lasting institutional effects. Suggested mechanisms include internships and placements, on-the-job training, professional exchanges in both directions, ongoing electronic collaboration, and intensive consultations.
16) Are one-off workshops supported?
The central emphasis is not on one-off workshops. The grant is designed to support long-term partnerships and sustained professional ties.
17) What does "professional exchanges in both directions" mean in this context?
It refers to Georgian staff visiting U.S. partner outlets and U.S. media professionals engaging with Georgian outlets, so the collaboration and learning flows both ways.
18) What is the role of the funded organization?
The funded U.S. organization would act as program manager and coordinator. Responsibilities include designing and running the partnership model, selecting and engaging U.S. media partners, and working closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify Georgian regional outlets to be matched with American outlets.
19) Who identifies the Georgian regional outlets to be matched?
The funded organization is expected to work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify the Georgian regional outlets that will be matched with American outlets.
20) What is the program rationale described in the announcement?
The rationale is tied to concerns about Georgia's media environment. The background references a Transparency International assessment that Georgia's media became less free and pluralistic compared to the period before the 2003 Rose Revolution, and it highlights pressures and vulnerabilities faced by regional outlets.
21) What challenges facing regional Georgian outlets are highlighted?
The announcement notes that many regional broadcasters operate under financial strain and political pressure. It describes dependence on small-scale revenues such as personal advertisements (including obituaries) and advertising linked to business or political campaigns, which can increase vulnerability to influence and encourage self-censorship.
22) What professional development issues does the announcement identify?
It highlights a professional development gap, particularly in the regions, noting that many journalists are young, inexperienced, and employed on short-term contracts. High turnover can hinder consistent editorial standards, institutional memory, and newsroom management improvements.
23) What outcomes is PAS seeking from the partnerships?
PAS is seeking partnerships that improve journalistic standards, reinforce professional ethics and practices, and help regional outlets become more resilient and sustainable, with mentoring and routines that continue after the grant ends.
24) What type of applicant is PAS looking for?
PAS is seeking a capable, creative U.S. NGO with relevant experience running similar international media development or exchange programs, and the ability to design partnerships with lasting institutional impact.
25) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S-LMAQM-10-RFA-006.
26) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2010. The original and current closing date is May 15, 2010.
27) What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is June 14, 2010.
28) What is the grant type and funding activity category?
The opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant under the Public Affairs office and is categorized under "Education" for funding activity purposes.
29) Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the full announcement?
A grants management contact is listed for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov.
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