OpportunityTitle: Support to Fact-Checking Networks
CategoryExplanation: The Department of State proposes awarding one cooperative agreement to provide the technical skills necessary for objective and independent fact-checking to flourish globally. This award will support efforts to create an enabling environment for media, ensure the free flow of information, and support the professional and institutional capacities of foreign media.
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&#8239;for up to $500,000 U.S.&#8239;Dollars (USD) in FY 2021&#8239;ESF will be awarded for work that will&#8239;support a more robust international network of fact-checking professionals. The initial period of performance will be for&#8239;12 months.
GrantorContactText: GEC-Programs@State.gov