Opportunity Information: Apply for ESF 1972 12 0306
Apply for ESF 1972 12 0306
- The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ukraine Media Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2015 and posted on Feb 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015 Extended by one week.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 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 Ukraine Media Partnership Program is a U.S. government grant opportunity run through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv under the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. It was issued as an open competition request for proposals inviting eligible U.S. nonprofit organizations to submit concept papers for a media support and exchange initiative focused on strengthening independent Ukrainian media. The core idea is to help Ukrainian media outlets become more professional and financially sustainable, based on the broader goal that free, independent, economically viable journalism is essential to Ukraine's democratic development.
The program is designed around long-term institutional partnerships rather than short, one-off trainings. Applicants are expected to propose a model that pairs American and Ukrainian media outlets that are roughly comparable in size, and then builds durable relationships between the organizations and between individual journalists and media staff. Within these partnerships, Ukrainian professionals working across print, online, and broadcast media would engage directly with U.S. counterparts and participate in practical, hands-on training organized by the American partner outlet. In practice, this implies exchanges, mentorship, and operational collaboration that can transfer skills and real-world newsroom or business practices, with an emphasis on making outlets both editorially strong and financially viable.
Financially, the opportunity offered one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000. The award range was relatively tight, with a floor of $350,000 and a ceiling of $400,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument was a grant, categorized under humanities (noted as cultural affairs in the relevant CFDA context), and tied to CFDA number 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, specifically excluding institutions of higher education as applicants. Key timing information in the announcement shows it was posted February 19, 2015, with an original closing date of April 20, 2015, later extended by one week to April 27, 2015. The funding opportunity number listed for the program is ESF 1972 12 0306.
For administrative questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was James Hallock, Assistant Information Officer, at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section, with a phone number provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Ukraine Media Partnership Program
1) What is the Ukraine Media Partnership Program?
The Ukraine Media Partnership Program is a U.S. government grant opportunity run through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv under the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. It supports a media support and exchange initiative focused on strengthening independent Ukrainian media.
2) What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen independent Ukrainian media by helping Ukrainian outlets become more professional and financially sustainable. The opportunity is based on the broader idea that free, independent, economically viable journalism is essential to Ukraine's democratic development.
3) What kind of project approach does the program emphasize?
The program is designed around long-term institutional partnerships rather than short, one-off trainings. Applicants are expected to propose a model that creates durable relationships between organizations and also between individual journalists and media staff.
4) Who is expected to partner with whom under the program model?
The model is expected to pair American and Ukrainian media outlets that are roughly comparable in size, and then build ongoing relationships through collaboration, mentorship, and practical exchange activities.
5) What types of media professionals and platforms are included?
The announcement describes Ukrainian professionals working across print, online, and broadcast media participating in the partnerships and engaging directly with U.S. counterparts.
6) What types of activities are envisioned (based on the notice)?
The notice implies exchanges, mentorship, and operational collaboration. It also describes practical, hands-on training organized by the American partner outlet, focused on transferring skills and real-world newsroom or business practices.
7) What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for Ukrainian media outlets?
The program emphasizes improving both editorial strength and financial viability, with the aim of helping outlets operate more professionally and sustainably over time.
8) Is this an open competition?
Yes. The opportunity was issued as an open competition request for proposals inviting eligible U.S. nonprofit organizations to submit concept papers.
9) What is the first step to apply, according to the announcement?
Eligible applicants were invited to submit concept papers as part of the request for proposals process.
10) How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity indicated one expected award.
11) How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $400,000.
12) What was the award amount range?
The award range was listed as $350,000 to $400,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
14) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
15) What program category was it associated with?
The opportunity was categorized under humanities, noted as cultural affairs in the relevant CFDA context.
16) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
17) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
18) Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded as applicants.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on February 19, 2015.
20) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 20, 2015.
21) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended by one week to April 27, 2015.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed for the program is ESF 1972 12 0306.
23) Who was the listed point of contact for administrative questions?
The contact listed was James Hallock, Assistant Information Officer, at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS).
24) What kinds of issues was the contact meant to help with?
The notice specifies contacting the listed person for administrative questions or issues accessing the full announcement.
25) Which U.S. government office administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was run through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv under the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
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