Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM RFA 10 RFA 005
Apply for S LMAQM RFA 10 RFA 005
- The Public Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Media Educational Exchange 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 May 10, 2010 and posted on Mar 26, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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.
- 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 Media Educational Exchange Program is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is structured as an open competition for one award to a qualified U.S. nonprofit organization to run a three-year professional development program for Georgian journalists. The goal is to strengthen independent, professional media in Georgia by giving working journalists direct exposure to U.S. journalistic standards, newsroom practices, and the role of a free press in a democratic system.
The program is framed around Georgia's ongoing political, social, and economic transition and the expectation that Georgian media outlets must keep pace with rapid reforms while reporting accurately, ethically, and professionally. The Embassy emphasizes that journalists and independent media are essential for the free flow of information that supports democratic governance. In practice, the exchange is intended to help Georgian media practitioners build the skills, norms, and professional judgment needed to report on complex changes, analyze public issues, and understand both the rights and responsibilities that come with press freedom.
The funded activities focus on organizing multiple professional study and reporting tours in the United States, along with short-term internships at U.S. media outlets. The anticipated scale is two-week study and/or reporting tours for up to 20 participants per year, plus four- to six-week internships for up to five participants per year, over the three-year grant period. Participants are expected to include both print and broadcast journalists. The program content is meant to be hands-on and practical, covering topics such as newsroom operations, business and sustainability models, emerging media trends, journalistic standards and ethics, the structure of U.S. media institutions, and media advocacy. The selected grantee is expected to coordinate closely with PAS throughout the grant period, particularly on identifying and selecting Georgian participants.
Funding for the project is estimated at a total of $600,000 across three years, with an award ceiling of $600,000 and an award floor of $200,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required, but in-kind support and other contributed resources are viewed favorably during review. The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit, non-governmental organizations, specifically those with IRS 501(c)(3) status (and not institutions of higher education under the eligibility listing). The announcement makes clear that direct funding is not available to non-U.S. entities under this opportunity. Applicants are also expected to address accessibility for participants who are not English speakers, indicating that proposals should include reasonable provisions such as interpretation, tailored placements, or other language support so that non-English-speaking journalists can still benefit meaningfully from the exchanges.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number SLMAQM RFA 10 RFA 005, activity category Education, instrument type Grant, and an expected single award. The posting date was March 26, 2010, with an original closing date of April 30, 2010 and a revised closing date of May 15, 2010. The administering agency is listed under Public Affairs (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi PAS), and the full announcement and related materials were made available through Grants.gov.
Media Educational Exchange Program (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi PAS) - FAQs
What is the Media Educational Exchange Program?
The Media Educational Exchange Program is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. It funds a professional development exchange program designed for Georgian journalists.
What is the main goal of this grant?
The goal is to strengthen independent, professional media in Georgia by providing working Georgian journalists direct exposure to U.S. journalistic standards, newsroom practices, and the role of a free press in a democratic system.
Why is this program being offered?
The program is framed around Georgia's political, social, and economic transition and the expectation that Georgian media outlets must keep pace with rapid reforms while reporting accurately, ethically, and professionally. The Embassy highlights independent media and journalists as essential for the free flow of information that supports democratic governance.
Who is administering this opportunity?
The administering entity is the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia (listed under Public Affairs in the opportunity details).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is structured as an open competition.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award (one award to one qualified organization).
What type of organization is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit, non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility listing explicitly excludes institutions of higher education under this opportunity.
Can a non-U.S. organization apply or receive funding directly?
No. The announcement specifies that direct funding is not available to non-U.S. entities under this opportunity.
What is the expected project length?
The program is expected to run for three years.
What activities does the program fund?
The funded activities focus on organizing multiple professional study and reporting tours in the United States and arranging short-term internships at U.S. media outlets for Georgian journalists.
What is the expected scale of the exchanges each year?
The anticipated scale is:
- Two-week study and/or reporting tours for up to 20 participants per year
- Four- to six-week internships for up to five participants per year
These activities are planned over the three-year grant period.
Who are the intended participants?
Participants are working Georgian journalists and are expected to include both print and broadcast journalists.
What topics should the program cover?
The content is intended to be hands-on and practical and should cover topics such as:
- Newsroom operations
- Business and sustainability models
- Emerging media trends
- Journalistic standards and ethics
- The structure of U.S. media institutions
- Media advocacy
How will participants be selected?
The selected grantee is expected to coordinate closely with PAS throughout the grant period, particularly on identifying and selecting Georgian participants.
What is the total estimated funding for the project?
Funding is estimated at a total of $600,000 across three years.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $600,000 and the award floor is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Does in-kind support matter if cost sharing is not required?
Yes. While not required, in-kind support and other contributed resources are viewed favorably during the review process.
What grant instrument type is being used?
The instrument type listed for this opportunity is a Grant.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Education.
What accessibility or language support is expected for participants who are not English speakers?
Applicants are expected to address accessibility for participants who are not English speakers. Proposals should include reasonable provisions such as interpretation, tailored placements, or other language support so that non-English-speaking journalists can benefit meaningfully from the exchanges.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SLMAQM RFA 10 RFA 005.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was March 26, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was April 30, 2010, and the revised closing date was May 15, 2010.
Where were the full announcement and materials provided?
The full announcement and related materials were made available through Grants.gov.
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