Opportunity Information: Apply for AEECA 1972 12 0306
Apply for AEECA 1972 12 0306
- The U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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 Jun 26, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2012. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ukraine Media Partnership Program was a U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant competition designed to strengthen free, independent, and financially sustainable media in Ukraine through structured partnerships and hands-on exchange activities with U.S. media organizations. The core idea of the program was to pair Ukrainian media outlets with American outlets of similar size and profile so that newsroom professionals could build lasting working relationships, share practical skills, and transfer operational know-how that helps media organizations remain both professional and economically viable. The opportunity emphasized that independent media is a pillar of democratic development in Ukraine, and that building durable institutional relationships between outlets (not just one-time trainings) was central to the program design.
Funding was offered as a single discretionary grant, with an estimated total of $400,000 available and an anticipated single award. The award ceiling was $400,000 and the award floor was $200,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The U.S. Mission to Ukraine was the issuing agency, and the funding opportunity number was AEECA-1972-12-0306 under CFDA 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs). The program was posted June 15, 2012, with a closing deadline of July 15, 2012, and it was later archived on August 14, 2012.
Eligible applicants were U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Applicants were asked to submit concept papers and program proposals describing how they would deliver media support and exchange programming that connected Ukrainian professionals in print, online, and broadcast journalism with U.S. counterparts. Practical, partner-organized training was a key expectation, meaning the U.S. media partners were expected to play an active role in hosting, mentoring, and sharing real-world newsroom and business practices rather than offering purely theoretical instruction.
A major program requirement was the development of multiple partnerships each year, with PAS expressing interest in seeing four annual partnerships developed under the program. Each Ukrainian outlet was to be matched with an appropriate U.S. outlet, and proposals needed to demonstrate geographic diversity by involving media from across Ukraine, particularly in regional capitals or larger regional cities. Partnerships involving Kyiv were not excluded, but they were to be evaluated case by case and would need clear justification. Applicants were expected to propose at least three partnerships in their submission and to explain why each match made sense, how it advanced the program goals, and why the relationships were likely to continue after the grant period ended. The selected grantee would be expected to coordinate closely with PAS throughout implementation, and final approval of the specific partnerships rested with PAS.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Daniel Cisek, Assistant Information Officer at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv (phone: 380 44 521 5036; email: cisekdr@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ukraine Media Partnership Program?
The Ukraine Media Partnership Program was a U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant competition designed to strengthen free, independent, and financially sustainable media in Ukraine. It focused on building structured partnerships and hands-on exchange activities between Ukrainian media outlets and U.S. media organizations.
What was the main goal of the program?
The central goal was to create durable, working institutional relationships between Ukrainian and American media outlets of similar size and profile. The program emphasized practical skill-sharing and operational know-how that supports both professional standards and long-term financial viability.
What types of activities were expected under this grant?
The opportunity prioritized structured partnerships and hands-on exchanges with active participation from U.S. media partners. Expected activities included partner-organized training, hosting, mentoring, and sharing real-world newsroom and business practices, rather than purely theoretical instruction.
Why did the program emphasize partnerships instead of one-time trainings?
The announcement highlighted that building lasting institutional relationships between outlets (not just stand-alone trainings) was central to the program design. The intent was to support ongoing collaboration and continued knowledge transfer beyond the grant period.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency was the U.S. Mission to Ukraine, through the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What was the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number was AEECA-1972-12-0306. It was listed under CFDA 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $400,000, offered as a single discretionary grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling was $400,000 and the award floor was $200,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
What did applicants need to submit?
Applicants were asked to submit concept papers and program proposals describing how they would deliver media support and exchange programming connecting Ukrainian professionals in print, online, and broadcast journalism with U.S. counterparts.
Which media sectors in Ukraine were included?
The opportunity referenced Ukrainian professionals working in print, online, and broadcast journalism.
What role were U.S. media organizations expected to play?
U.S. media partners were expected to actively host, mentor, and share practical newsroom and business experience. The emphasis was on real-world practices rather than theoretical instruction.
How were partnerships expected to be structured?
The program’s core idea was to pair Ukrainian media outlets with American outlets of similar size and profile. Proposals needed to explain why each match made sense, how it advanced program goals, and why the relationship was likely to continue after the grant period.
How many partnerships per year did PAS want to see?
PAS expressed interest in seeing four annual partnerships developed under the program.
How many partnerships were applicants expected to propose?
Applicants were expected to propose at least three partnerships in their submission.
Did partnerships need to include geographic diversity within Ukraine?
Yes. Proposals needed to demonstrate geographic diversity by involving media from across Ukraine, particularly in regional capitals or larger regional cities.
Were Kyiv-based partnerships allowed?
Yes, Kyiv partnerships were not excluded. However, they were to be evaluated case by case and required clear justification in the proposal.
Who had final approval over the specific partnerships?
The selected grantee was expected to coordinate closely with PAS throughout implementation, and final approval of the specific partnerships rested with PAS.
What was the application timeline?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2012, with a closing deadline of July 15, 2012.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The listing was later archived on August 14, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Daniel Cisek, Assistant Information Officer at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 380 44 521 5036. Email: cisekdr@state.gov.
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