Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 117 16 000004
Apply for RFA 117 16 000004
- The Agency for International Development, Armenia USAID-Yerevan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Media Enabling Democracy, Inclusion and Accountability in Moldova (MEDIA-M)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2016 1000 AM Chisinau time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
Media Enabling Democracy, Inclusion and Accountability in Moldova (MEDIA-M) is a USAID grant opportunity designed to strengthen Moldova's media environment over a five-year period. The central purpose of the activity is to support the growth of an independent and professional media sector that can serve the public interest by giving citizens access to diverse viewpoints and reliable information. A major emphasis is building resilience in the media ecosystem so that outlets, journalists, and supporting institutions are better able to withstand political influence and financial pressure, which are common vulnerabilities in emerging or contested media markets.
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically through the USAID mission referenced as USAID-Yerevan (Agency for International Development, Armenia). It was posted on September 22, 2016, under the funding opportunity number RFA 117 16 000004, and it used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically signals that the donor expects substantial involvement during implementation, meaning the selected implementers would likely coordinate closely with USAID on planning, oversight, and adjustments during the life of the activity rather than operating entirely independently.
The total potential funding level reflected in the notice includes an award ceiling of $6,350,000, with an expectation of making up to five awards. That structure suggests USAID anticipated supporting multiple implementing partners or consortiums, potentially to cover different components of the media sector or to encourage varied approaches in parallel. The program is categorized under an "Other" opportunity and "Other" funding activity category, indicating that it may not fit neatly into standard sector labels and may combine several intervention types (such as capacity building, technical assistance, sector reform support, and sustainability initiatives) under one umbrella.
In practical terms, the activity's goals point toward interventions that would raise journalistic professionalism, improve the quality and credibility of reporting, and expand the availability of multiple perspectives for Moldovan audiences. The resilience language also implies an interest in helping media organizations diversify revenue, strengthen governance and editorial independence, improve operational management, and reduce susceptibility to capture by powerful political or business interests. While the short description does not list specific components, programs with this framing often include support for investigative reporting, newsroom skills development, ethical standards, content production that serves underrepresented groups, and initiatives that increase transparency and accountability in the media market.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note that additional eligibility details would appear in the full announcement. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001. The original application deadline for this opportunity was November 14, 2016, at 10:00 AM Chisinau time, reflecting a competitive solicitation with a defined submission window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the MEDIA-M grant opportunity?
Media Enabling Democracy, Inclusion and Accountability in Moldova (MEDIA-M) is a USAID grant opportunity intended to strengthen Moldova's media environment over a five-year period. The activity is focused on supporting the growth of an independent, professional media sector that serves the public interest by providing citizens access to diverse viewpoints and reliable information.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The notice references the issuing mission as USAID-Yerevan (Agency for International Development, Armenia).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed in the notice is RFA 117 16 000004.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 22, 2016.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, meaning the selected implementer(s) would likely coordinate closely with USAID on planning, oversight, and adjustments over the life of the activity.
How long is the activity expected to run?
The activity is designed to strengthen Moldova's media environment over a five-year period.
What is the primary purpose of MEDIA-M?
The central purpose is to support the development of an independent and professional media sector that can serve the public interest by giving citizens access to diverse viewpoints and reliable information.
What does the opportunity mean by "building resilience" in the media ecosystem?
Based on the description, resilience refers to helping outlets, journalists, and supporting institutions better withstand political influence and financial pressure, which are common vulnerabilities in emerging or contested media markets.
What kinds of challenges in the media sector is MEDIA-M aiming to address?
The opportunity highlights political influence and financial pressure as common vulnerabilities. It also points to the broader challenge of ensuring editorial independence and reducing susceptibility to capture by powerful political or business interests.
What is the total potential funding amount?
The notice reflects an award ceiling of $6,350,000 as the total potential funding level.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make up to five awards under this opportunity.
What does it imply that USAID may make up to five awards?
This structure suggests USAID anticipated supporting multiple implementers or consortiums, potentially covering different components of the media sector or encouraging varied approaches in parallel.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The program is categorized under an "Other" opportunity type and an "Other" funding activity category. This suggests it may combine several intervention types rather than fitting neatly into a single standard sector label.
What kinds of activities or interventions does the description suggest could be supported?
While specific components are not listed in the short description, the stated goals suggest interventions intended to raise journalistic professionalism, improve the quality and credibility of reporting, and expand the availability of multiple perspectives for Moldovan audiences. The resilience focus also implies support that could help media organizations diversify revenue, strengthen governance and editorial independence, improve operational management, and reduce vulnerability to political and financial pressure.
Does the announcement list specific program components?
No. The short description does not list specific components, though it provides directional goals and areas of emphasis (independence, professionalism, diversity of viewpoints, reliable information, and resilience to political and financial pressures).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The notice indicates that additional eligibility details would appear in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this assistance listing?
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was November 14, 2016, at 10:00 AM Chisinau time.
What does the deadline information suggest about the solicitation?
The stated deadline indicates it was a competitive solicitation with a defined submission window.
Where should applicants look for full eligibility rules and detailed requirements?
The notice indicates that additional eligibility details would appear in the full announcement (beyond the short description provided).
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