Opportunity Information: Apply for S GE800 RFA 14 GR 040
Apply for S GE800 RFA 14 GR 040
- The Department of State in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Media Education Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2014 and posted on Apr 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Media Education Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. It funds a year-long project in which a U.S. nonprofit organization designs and manages a professional development program for Georgian television political and news talk show production teams. The core activity is an intensive U.S.-based study tour that places participants in training centers or studios and includes site visits to major U.S. national broadcast networks, with the goal of exposing Georgian media practitioners to modern production standards, newsroom workflows, editorial practices, and the operational and business realities of running media programs.
The program is framed around the idea that independent journalism and strong media institutions are essential to democratic governance because they support the free flow of information. In practical terms, the grant is meant to strengthen the skills of Georgian TV talk show crews so they can help raise professional standards in their home market. Training is expected to be hands-on and immersive, reflecting real-world industry practices, and should cover not only editorial and production techniques but also how successful programs are managed, sustained, and operated in contemporary media environments.
Funding is set at a single award of $250,000, with both the floor and ceiling listed as $250,000, meaning the program anticipates making one grant at that amount. The funding instrument is a grant (listed under discretionary funding), with activity categorized as education and financed through Economic Support Funds (FY 2013 referenced in the description). While there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement, proposals that include in-kind contributions are viewed favorably, which suggests applicants can strengthen competitiveness by showing partner support, donated services, or other non-cash resources that expand the project’s reach.
The training component is described as a three- to four-week intensive study tour for up to 20 participants, organized during the one-year project period. Applicants are expected to coordinate closely with PAS throughout the grant period, particularly on identifying and selecting Georgian participants. The announcement also emphasizes the need to plan for participants who are not English speakers, so proposals should include interpretation, language support, or other practical arrangements to ensure full participation and learning outcomes regardless of English proficiency.
Eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education, as stated in the eligibility field). The Embassy is specifically looking for a creative organization with demonstrated experience delivering similar international media training or exchange programs, implying that a strong proposal would highlight prior study tours, journalist training curricula, broadcast partnerships, and the logistical capacity to manage international travel, scheduling, and professional placements.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number S-GE800-RFA-14-GR-040, with the opportunity posted April 29, 2014 and a closing date of May 30, 2014 (archived June 10, 2014). The CFDA number is 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance). For official materials and submission details, the notice points to grants.gov, and lists the grants program coordinator, Sofia Gegechkori, reachable at GegechkoriS@state.gov for access issues or questions about the announcement.
Media Education Program (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Media Education Program?
The Media Education Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. It funds a one-year project in which a U.S. nonprofit organization designs and manages a professional development program for Georgian television political and news talk show production teams.
What is the main goal of this grant?
The grant is intended to strengthen the skills of Georgian TV talk show crews and help raise professional standards in Georgia's media market by exposing participants to modern U.S. production standards, newsroom workflows, editorial practices, and the operational and business realities of running media programs.
Who is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, under the U.S. Department of State.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded, as stated in the eligibility field.
How much funding is available?
The program anticipates a single award of $250,000. Both the funding floor and ceiling are listed as $250,000, indicating one grant at that amount.
How many awards will be made?
The announcement indicates a single award is expected, based on the identical award floor and ceiling of $250,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant, listed under discretionary funding.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity is categorized as education.
What funding source supports this program?
The program is financed through Economic Support Funds (with FY 2013 referenced in the description).
What is the project period?
The project is year-long (one year).
What is the core activity funded by the program?
The core activity is an intensive U.S.-based study tour designed for Georgian television political and news talk show production teams. The tour includes placements in training centers or studios and site visits to major U.S. national broadcast networks.
How long is the study tour?
The training component is described as a three- to four-week intensive study tour.
How many participants can take part?
The study tour is for up to 20 participants.
What kind of participants is the program designed for?
The program is designed for Georgian television political and news talk show production teams, with an emphasis on hands-on, immersive training reflecting real-world industry practices.
What topics should the training cover?
Training is expected to be hands-on and immersive and should cover modern production standards, newsroom workflows, editorial practices, and also how successful programs are managed, sustained, and operated in contemporary media environments, including operational and business realities.
Is the program only about editorial skills?
No. The description emphasizes covering both editorial and production techniques and the management, sustainability, and operational/business side of running media programs.
Does the program require coordination with the U.S. Embassy?
Yes. Applicants are expected to coordinate closely with PAS throughout the grant period, especially regarding identifying and selecting Georgian participants.
Who selects the Georgian participants?
The announcement states that applicants must coordinate closely with PAS, particularly on identifying and selecting participants, indicating that selection is not handled solely by the grantee.
Are non-English-speaking participants expected?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes planning for participants who are not English speakers.
What should applicants propose for participants with limited English proficiency?
Proposals should include interpretation, language support, or other practical arrangements to ensure participants can fully engage and achieve learning outcomes regardless of English proficiency.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No formal cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated.
Can cost sharing or in-kind support improve competitiveness?
Yes. While not required, proposals that include in-kind contributions are viewed favorably. Examples include partner support, donated services, or other non-cash resources that expand the project's reach.
What kind of experience is the Embassy looking for in an applicant?
The Embassy is seeking a creative organization with demonstrated experience delivering similar international media training or exchange programs. A strong proposal would be expected to highlight comparable study tours, journalist training curricula, broadcast partnerships, and the logistical capacity to manage international travel, scheduling, and professional placements.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S-GE800-RFA-14-GR-040.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2014 and closed on May 30, 2014. It was archived on June 10, 2014.
Where can applicants find official materials and submission instructions?
The notice points applicants to grants.gov for official materials and submission details.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The grants program coordinator listed is Sofia Gegechkori, reachable at GegechkoriS@state.gov for access issues or questions about the announcement.
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