Russia Media Programs

Post Date

October 24th 2008

Application Due Date

November 14th 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

DRL-08-RUSSIA-102408

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Media Initiatives in Russia

Number of Awards

2

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $700000

• Award Range:

  $250000 - $700000

Grant Description

Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Media Initiatives in Russia SUMMARY The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law for Russia. PLEASE NOTE: DRL strongly urges applicants to access immediately www.grants.gov in order to obtain a username and password. It may take up to a week to register with grants.gov. Please see the section entitled, “DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS” below for specific instructions. REQUESTED PROPOSAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVES DRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects targeting the following issues: DRL seeks proposals that focus on media initiatives, including those that provide training in ethics and rights of journalists; training in new media technologies; and/or training and support that reduces isolation among the independent journalism community.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

• Agency Contact:

  Megan Oates
  Program Officer
  Phone 202-261-8030

• Agency Mailing Address:

  oatesml@state.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  oatesml@state.gov

• More Information:

  DRL Website