Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 004
Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 004
- The Public Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Journalism School Partnership Program with the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM)" 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 12, 2010 and posted on Mar 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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. Universities (U.S. university journalism programs). Direct funding for non U.S. institutions is not available under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Journalism School Partnership Program with the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant competition designed to build a three-year, institutional partnership between CSJMM at the Zurab Zhvania Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) in Tbilisi, Georgia, and a U.S. university journalism program. The central goal is to raise the quality and consistency of journalism education at CSJMM while also strengthening the school as an institution, with the broader intent of supporting free, independent, professional media across Georgia and the wider Caucasus region.
Under this opportunity, PAS is seeking proposals that lay out a practical, sustainable collaboration focused on improving journalism instruction and CSJMM capacity over a multi-year period. The solicitation highlights several ways applicants may pursue those outcomes, including faculty development and training, curriculum and instructional materials development, creation or expansion of academic programs (such as executive MA offerings, PhD programs, or joint degree arrangements), strategic planning, and potentially the purchase or upgrade of equipment that directly supports modern journalism training. The award is structured as a grant, and PAS anticipated making a single award for an estimated total of about $750,000 to cover the full three-year project period.
The background section frames CSJMM as a key regional institution: it launched in October 2001 as the first Western-style graduate journalism school in the Caucasus, with an explicit mission centered on professional standards, ethics, and fact-based reporting taught through hands-on instruction. At the time of the announcement, CSJMM offered three masters programs: Journalism and Media Management (English-language track), Media and Communication Management (Georgian-language track), and Public Relations (Georgian-language track), with roughly 40 to 42 students enrolled in each program cohort cited. Since its founding, 198 students had graduated, and the school operated with a small core of full-time faculty (five) supplemented by a larger group of part-time instructors (about 30). A notable regional element is that about one quarter of students come from outside Georgia, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Central Asia, positioning CSJMM as a hub for journalism education in the broader region. The school also runs student media outlets (Radio GIPA and the Brosse Street Journal) and delivers extension-style training for working journalists, journalism educators, and government press officers.
In terms of what PAS is prioritizing, the Embassy emphasizes creativity and sustainability in the partnership model, suggesting it wants more than short-term workshops and instead a plan that leaves lasting improvements in CSJMM programs, teaching capacity, and institutional systems. Proposals from U.S. journalism programs with prior experience running similar international university partnerships are specifically encouraged, and applications that bring in-kind support (financial contributions and/or donated equipment) are viewed favorably. While cost sharing is not required, voluntary contributions can strengthen competitiveness based on the stated preference for in-kind support.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities, specifically U.S. university journalism programs; the announcement notes that direct funding for non-U.S. institutions is not available through this competition, meaning the U.S. institution is the applicant and primary recipient responsible for implementing the partnership activities with CSJMM. Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 1, 2010 (Funding Opportunity Number S-LMAQM-10-RFA-004), categorized as discretionary education funding, with one expected award and an estimated total funding level of $750,000. The original closing date was April 15, 2010, later extended to April 30, 2010, and the listing indicates an archive date of May 30, 2010. For full details and application materials, the announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov and provides a contact point through the Embassy grants management office (Veronica Thompson, Grants Management Specialist).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Journalism School Partnership Program with CSJMM?
It is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant competition to build a three-year, institutional partnership between the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) at the Zurab Zhvania Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) in Tbilisi, Georgia, and a U.S. university journalism program.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to raise the quality and consistency of journalism education at CSJMM and strengthen CSJMM as an institution, with the broader intent of supporting free, independent, professional media across Georgia and the wider Caucasus region.
Who is offering and managing this grant competition?
The grant competition is offered by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities, specifically U.S. university journalism programs.
Can CSJMM or other non-U.S. institutions apply directly or receive direct funding?
No. The announcement states that direct funding for non-U.S. institutions is not available through this competition. The U.S. institution is the applicant and primary recipient and is responsible for implementing partnership activities with CSJMM.
What kind of partnership is PAS seeking?
PAS is seeking proposals that describe a practical, sustainable, multi-year collaboration designed to improve journalism instruction and build CSJMM capacity over the three-year project period.
What does PAS mean by "sustainable" in this context?
The solicitation emphasizes creativity and sustainability and signals a preference for more than short-term workshops, favoring approaches that leave lasting improvements in CSJMM programs, teaching capacity, and institutional systems.
What types of activities can be supported under this program?
The solicitation highlights several possible approaches, including faculty development and training, curriculum and instructional materials development, creation or expansion of academic programs (such as executive MA offerings, PhD programs, or joint degree arrangements), and strategic planning.
Is equipment purchase or upgrade allowed?
Potentially, yes. The opportunity notes that purchase or upgrade of equipment may be included when it directly supports modern journalism training.
How long is the project period?
The partnership is intended to be a three-year project.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
PAS anticipated making a single award for an estimated total of about $750,000 to cover the full three-year project period.
How many awards does PAS expect to make?
The announcement indicates one expected award.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required.
Does voluntary cost sharing or in-kind support help an application?
Yes. Applications that bring in-kind support (financial contributions and/or donated equipment) are viewed favorably, and voluntary contributions can strengthen competitiveness.
Are proposals from certain applicants encouraged?
Yes. Proposals from U.S. journalism programs with prior experience running similar international university partnerships are specifically encouraged.
What institution is CSJMM and why is it important in the region?
CSJMM launched in October 2001 as the first Western-style graduate journalism school in the Caucasus, with a mission focused on professional standards, ethics, and fact-based reporting taught through hands-on instruction. The background positions CSJMM as a key regional institution for journalism education.
What degree programs does CSJMM offer (as described in the announcement)?
At the time of the announcement, CSJMM offered three masters programs: Journalism and Media Management (English-language track), Media and Communication Management (Georgian-language track), and Public Relations (Georgian-language track).
How many students does CSJMM serve?
The announcement cites roughly 40 to 42 students enrolled in each program cohort mentioned and notes that, since its founding, 198 students had graduated.
What is CSJMM's faculty structure?
The school is described as having a small core of full-time faculty (five) and a larger group of part-time instructors (about 30).
Does CSJMM have a regional student population?
Yes. The announcement notes that about one quarter of CSJMM students come from outside Georgia, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Central Asia.
Does CSJMM operate student media outlets or training programs beyond degree programs?
Yes. The school runs student media outlets (Radio GIPA and the Brosse Street Journal) and provides extension-style training for working journalists, journalism educators, and government press officers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S-LMAQM-10-RFA-004.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted March 1, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was April 15, 2010, and it was later extended to April 30, 2010.
Where can applicants find full details and application materials?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for full details and application materials.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions?
The contact point provided is the U.S. Embassy grants management office, specifically Veronica Thompson, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the award type and funding category?
The award is structured as a grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary education funding.
Is there an archive date listed for the opportunity?
Yes. The listing indicates an archive date of May 30, 2010.
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