OpportunityTitle: Journalism Capacity Building in Tunisia
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: &#8226; Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations &#8226; Public and private non-profit educational institutions
Description: The Public Diplomacy Section of Embassy Tunis of the U.S. Department of State announces a grant through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for open competition for non-profit organizations to submit applications to develop and implement journalism capacity building programs in Tunisia.Increased public interest in Tunisia&#8217;s political process offers an opportunity to increase citizen participation in Tunisia&#8217;s political institutions and government accountability, particularly on local governance issues. In addition, Tunisia&#8217;s current economic crisis calls for journalists to understand the impact of the economy on political developments. Tunisia&#8217;s independent media, citizen journalists, and other non-traditional information providers play a critical role in promoting free and open dialogue on the country&#8217;s political reforms and economic developments.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PASTunisSmallGrants@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Kaouthar Ben Mohamed &lt;br/&gt;Grants Management Assistant &lt;br/&gt;Phone 0021671107266