Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA6561100002
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- The Mozambique USAID Maputo 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 Strengthening Program for Mozambique" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 18, 2011 and posted on Sep 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Mozambique Media Strengthening Program (MSP) is a democracy and governance-focused grant opportunity designed to strengthen Mozambique's media sector by improving journalistic professionalism and increasing the capacity and independence of non-state media organizations. The program is meant to work across the country, supporting both Maputo-based media organizations and journalists as well as local outlets and community radio stations in other provinces. Even though national media in the capital and community radio stations outside Maputo face very different realities, the program treats both as essential parts of the same information ecosystem, with each influencing how citizens access news, understand public issues, and engage with government.
At its core, the MSP aims to improve the quality and reliability of information available to Mozambican citizens, whether that information comes from state or non-state sources. A major emphasis is placed on building the strength and long-term viability of independent media, not only by improving editorial and reporting standards but also by helping media organizations become more financially stable and professionally managed. This recognizes a practical challenge faced by many independent outlets: even when editorial talent exists, weak business models, limited revenue streams, and operational instability can undermine independence and sustainability.
The program's activities are broad and intended to reach the full spectrum of Mozambican media. It prioritizes skills development for journalists, including investigative reporting and topical specialization in areas relevant to national development, with an example given in the announcement of HIV prevention and health promotion. Beyond individual training, the MSP is expected to encourage public debates, forums, and other platforms that stimulate discussion and information-sharing, while also helping develop local institutions that can continue supporting the media sector over time. Another key element is building linkages both within the media sector and between media and other development programs, which can help strengthen networks, improve access to expertise and resources, and increase the impact of reporting on public priorities.
A significant policy and accountability component is also built into the program. The MSP seeks to strengthen the ability of media organizations to analyze and advocate for reforms that protect and expand media freedoms, and to increase the media's role in oversight of government actions. The broader theory of change is that a more capable and independent press, operating at local, regional, and national levels, can better inform citizens and create conditions for stronger public accountability. Over time, USAID frames this as contributing to improved governance in Mozambique by enabling citizens to more effectively question, evaluate, and respond to government performance.
In terms of award structure and funding, the opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, indicating that USAID expects substantial involvement in the implementation and oversight of the program rather than providing a purely hands-off grant. USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding level of up to USD 10,000,000. The award ceiling is USD 10,000,000 and the award floor is USD 2,000,000, which signals that proposals were expected to be sizable and capable of operating at national scale. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute resources toward the program rather than relying solely on USAID funding.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply as long as they meet any requirements in the full solicitation. The funding opportunity number is RFA6561100002, posted on September 22, 2011, with a closing date of November 14, 2011, and an archive date of December 14, 2011. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programs overseas. The listed contact for access issues with the full announcement is the Agreement Officer, Doanh Van, referencing RFA 656 11 000002.
FAQs: USAID/Mozambique Media Strengthening Program (MSP)
1. What is the USAID/Mozambique Media Strengthening Program (MSP)?
The USAID/Mozambique Media Strengthening Program (MSP) is a democracy and governance-focused grant opportunity intended to strengthen Mozambique's media sector. It focuses on improving journalistic professionalism and increasing the capacity and independence of non-state media organizations.
2. What is the main goal of the MSP?
The MSP aims to improve the quality and reliability of information available to Mozambican citizens. It emphasizes strengthening independent media so citizens can better access news, understand public issues, and engage with government.
3. Is the MSP focused only on Maputo, or does it support media outside the capital too?
The MSP is designed to work across Mozambique. It supports Maputo-based media organizations and journalists as well as local outlets and community radio stations in other provinces.
4. Why does the program include both national media and community radio?
Even though national media in Maputo and community radio stations outside Maputo face different realities, the program treats both as essential parts of the same information ecosystem. Each influences how citizens access news and engage with government.
5. Does the MSP support state media, non-state media, or both?
The MSP places a major emphasis on building the strength and long-term viability of independent (non-state) media. At the same time, the program frames its core objective as improving the quality and reliability of information available to citizens, whether that information comes from state or non-state sources.
6. What types of activities does the MSP plan to support?
The program is described as broad and meant to reach the full spectrum of Mozambican media. Activities include journalist skills development (including investigative reporting and topical specialization), support for public debates and forums, development of local institutions that can support the media sector over time, and building linkages within the media sector and with other development programs.
7. What kinds of journalist training are prioritized?
The MSP prioritizes skills development for journalists, including investigative reporting and topical specialization in areas relevant to national development. The announcement provides an example area of focus: HIV prevention and health promotion.
8. Is the MSP only about training individual journalists?
No. Beyond training individuals, the MSP is expected to encourage public debates, forums, and other platforms that stimulate discussion and information-sharing. It also aims to help develop local institutions that can continue supporting the media sector over time.
9. How does the MSP address the financial sustainability of independent media?
The MSP recognizes that weak business models, limited revenue streams, and operational instability can undermine independence and sustainability even when editorial talent exists. The program therefore emphasizes helping media organizations become more financially stable and professionally managed, alongside improving editorial and reporting standards.
10. What does the MSP mean by "capacity and independence" of non-state media organizations?
Based on the description, "capacity" includes stronger editorial and reporting skills, improved organizational and professional management, and stronger networks and linkages. "Independence" is tied to long-term viability and reduced vulnerability created by financial and operational instability.
11. Does the MSP include policy, legal, or advocacy work related to media freedom?
Yes. A significant policy and accountability component is included. The MSP seeks to strengthen the ability of media organizations to analyze and advocate for reforms that protect and expand media freedoms.
12. How does the MSP connect media strengthening to government accountability?
The program aims to increase the media's role in oversight of government actions. USAID's broader theory of change is that a more capable and independent press at local, regional, and national levels can better inform citizens and create conditions for stronger public accountability, contributing over time to improved governance in Mozambique.
13. What are "linkages" in the context of the MSP?
The MSP includes building linkages within the media sector and between media and other development programs. These linkages are intended to strengthen networks, improve access to expertise and resources, and increase the impact of reporting on public priorities.
14. What type of award is this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
15. What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The description notes that a cooperative agreement indicates USAID expects substantial involvement in implementation and oversight, rather than providing a purely hands-off grant.
16. How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this solicitation?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
17. What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level was up to USD 10,000,000.
18. What are the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is USD 10,000,000 and the award floor is USD 2,000,000.
19. What does the award floor and ceiling suggest about the expected size of proposals?
The stated floor and ceiling signal that proposals were expected to be sizable and capable of operating at national scale.
20. Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute resources toward the program rather than relying solely on USAID funding.
21. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply as long as they met any requirements in the full solicitation.
22. What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is RFA6561100002.
23. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 22, 2011.
24. What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was November 14, 2011.
25. When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 14, 2011.
26. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programs overseas.
27. Who is listed as the contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues with the full announcement is the Agreement Officer, Doanh Van, referencing RFA 656 11 000002.
28. Where is the MSP expected to have impact?
The MSP is intended to have impact at local, regional, and national levels across Mozambique by strengthening the media ecosystem and improving information quality and accountability-related reporting and engagement.
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