OpportunityTitle: Increase Citizen Access to Objective Information in Jordan
CategoryExplanation: HRDF Funds
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: There are 5 categories of eligible applicants for this solicitation. Other, Public and State institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status.
Description: DRL requests proposals for programs that increase citizens&apos; access to objective information. The program will support independent journalists, citizen journalists, and media outlets to ensure the survival and security of independent media sources and increase their contributions to a rights-respecting society. The program will also encourage collaboration among journalists, civil society organizations, and media advocacy groups. Program approaches may include, but are not limited to: direct assistance, including engaging independent journalists on practices and providing skills for dealing with digital and physical security; legal framework analysis; promoting transparency through public disclosure campaigns and monitoring projects; and small grants and tools to help independent local media engage more effectively with their audiences on topics that are important to the community.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: DRL-NEAProgramInfo@state.gov.
GrantorContactText: DRL NEA Team &lt;br/&gt;