International

First Opportunity

• NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application.
• Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea
• Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement for U.S. Embassy Port Moresby
• Key words: New Guinea, media literacy
• Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353524
• Internal deadline: 05/21/2024- submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1938650
• Agency Deadline: 07/15/2024
• Funding available: maximum of $250,000 for each award
• Period of performance: 2 to 12 months
• Program background: PAS Port Moresby invites proposals for programs that advance shared goals of the U.S. and Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Programs should promote strategic objectives of our countries and meet Mission goals, incorporating an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. These programs should focus on strengthening economic, social, and environmental conditions in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and/or Vanuatu.
• Program Objectives: Media Literacy and Promotion:
  • Promoting media literacy and engagement, emphasizing the role of media in democratic societies.
  • Enhancing citizens’ ability to critically analyze media content, recognize false information, and participate in media discourse.
  • Understanding the importance of a free and independent press.
  • Empowering individuals to become active contributors to media discourse by promoting media literacy and providing tools to navigate media environments effectively.

Posted: May 10, 2024
Category: Research Funding Opportunities
Tagged as: media literacy, New Guinea