OpportunityTitle: Understanding and Countering PRC Influence in Foreign Information Environments
CategoryExplanation: The Department of State seeks proposals to increase the technical skills of foreign journalists and researchers through workshops which shine a spotlight on the PRC&#8217;s information manipulation toolkit and strategies.  This project will build the capacity of journalists, researchers and academics and strengthen the professional and institutional capacities of their affiliated organizations.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit/nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and commercial entities. Applicants from high-income countries are eligible to be proposed implementers or sub-implementers.
Description: One (1) Cooperative Agreement totaling up to $750,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) each in FY 2021 ESF will be awarded for projects that will support resilience-building efforts in the information space through targeted workshops. Target countries will be selected based on competitive proposals and coordinated with State Department stakeholders. The initial period of performance will be for twenty-four (24) months.
GrantorContactText: GEC-Programs@State.gov