Research Funding Opportunities: January 17, 2025
International
First Opportunity
- Agency: Department of State U.S. EMBASSY KINSHASA, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION
- Funding Opportunity Title: 2025 Annual Program Statement – DRC Small Grants Program
- Key words: Democratic Republic of Congo, disinformation, media literacy
- Link to NOFO: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357950
- Agency Deadline: rolling submissions through 03/31/25
- Available Funding: : minimum of $2,000 to maximum of $25,000 for each award
- Period of performance: 1 to 12 months
- Program Background: The Small Grants Program invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Programs should create opportunities for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and highlight shared values. All programs must include a U.S. element, such as an expert, organization, cultural element, or institution, that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa seeks to engage the public, civil society, media, and influencers at all levels of Congolese society and across the DRC with the goal of broadening understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values.
- Program Objectives: Media literacy and countervailing mis/disinformation.
Posted: January 17, 2025
Category: Research Funding Opportunities
Tagged as: Democratic Republic of Congo, Disinformation, media literacy