International

First Opportunity

• Sponsor: Department of State U.S. Embassy Namibia
• Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Namibia Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation Programs
• Key words: Namibia, media literacy, disinformation
• Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355325
• Agency Deadline: 08/16/24
• Funding available: awards may range from minimum of $5,000 up to $10,000 with total available funding of $10,000
• Period of performance: 1-12 months beginning 9/24
• Program background: The U.S. Embassy Namibia, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to focus on Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation activities.
• Program Objectives: The objective of this specific funding opportunity is to improve media literacy, reduce vulnerability to misinformation and disinformation, and/or raise awareness about the importance of media literacy and fact-checking.  Proposed projects will work with an audience aged 18 to 50.

Second Opportunity

• Sponsor: Department of State U.S. EMBASSY TO SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN
• Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. EMBASSY TO SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT
• Key words: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, disinformation, DEI
• Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355278
• Agency Deadline: 08/30/24
• Funding available: awards may range from minimum of $4,000 up to $12,500 with total available funding of $25,000
• Period of performance: 1-12 months
• Program background: U.S. Embassy Bern invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Switzerland or Liechtenstein through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation and dialogue. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with (a) U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
• Program Objectives:
  • Recognizing and countering disinformation and misinformation
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, with a special focus on: Women and girls, in all their diversity, in STEAM fields; Increasing visibility, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of underrepresented groups in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including immigrants, migrants, refugees, and asylees

Third Opportunity

• NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. No internal submissions have been received, so it is now open to the first application submitted.
• Sponsor: Department of State U.S. MISSION TO NATO OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVISOR
• Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement
• Key words: NATO, disinformation, misinformation, media literacy, climate security
• Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355135
• Internal deadline: ASAP- submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1943211
• Agency Deadline: 08/26/24
• Funding available: minimum of $20,000 to maximum of $50,000 per award
• Period of performance: 12-24 months beginning 10/01/24
• Program background: PAA invites proposals for programs and initiatives that help promote an increased understanding of NATO’s role in promoting regional peace and security, as well as the rules-based international order. All programs must include a direct tie to the United States. This could be via American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. foreign policy interests within the Alliance.
• Program Objectives: USNATO PAA invites proposals for programs and initiatives on the following priority program areas:
  • Countering disinformation and misinformation
  • Media independence or media literacy
  • Climate security

Fourth Opportunity

• NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application.
• Sponsor: Department of State U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia
• Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for Brazil
• Key words: Brazil, disinformation, misinformation, journalism, digital literacy, climate change, diversity, inclusion, and social justice
• Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355398
• Internal deadline: 07/25/24- submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1945316
• Agency Deadline: 08/16/24
• Funding available: minimum of $80,000 to maximum of $100,000 per award
• Period of performance: 12-24 months beginning 10/01/24
• Program background: This opportunity aims to connect U.S. experts with Brazilian audiences and institutions by conducting lectures, workshops, and media engagements to improve understanding of U.S. priorities and strengthen bilateral relationships. Applicants are required to incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles into their proposals. Programs can be held either in-person or virtually, and applicants should address both options in their proposals. In-person programs typically last between four days and one week, while virtual programs are scheduled for specific dates and times, potentially forming part of a series. Speakers will cover topics outlined by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section that align with their strategic objectives and will engage with diverse professional audiences across various Brazilian institutions.
• Program Objectives: USNATO PAA invites proposals for programs and initiatives on the following priority program areas:
  • Journalism, misinformation/disinformation, and digital literacy
  • Renewable energy, climate change, and environmental conservation

Posted: July 22, 2024
Category: Research Funding Opportunities
Tagged as: brazil, Climate change, climate security, DEI, digital literacy, Disinformation, Diversity, Inclusion, Journalism, Liechtenstein, media literacy, Misinformation, Namibia, NATO, social justice, Switzerland