OpportunityTitle: Study of Media Professionals
CategoryExplanation: Press Freedom and Innovation in Journalism. This initiative is part of Mission Albania continuing efforts to strengthen the watchdog role of the journalists and  to promote/guarantee our shared democratic principles of freedom of the press and freedom of expression
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and Albanian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time
Description: The Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, pending on availability of funds, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support the implementation of the project &#8220;Study of Media Professionals&#8221;. We are seeking for proposals for a research study of Albanian Media Professionals that will conduct a survey of approximately 1,000 media professionals, including field reporters, editors, program hosts, and other media professionals from print, broadcast, and online media outlets in Albania. The survey should be based on face-to-face interviews and focus groups with media professionals. The purpose of the survey is to gather information to better understand Albania&apos;s media landscape and the challenges facing the press, including editorial independence, political and business influence on the editorial line of media outlets, job security for media workers. The information collected through questionnaires and focus groups should also include an analysis of the findings.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PASTirana@state.gov
GrantorContactText: PASTirana@state.gov