Media Literacy Program – Albania

The Media Literacy education programs are designed and implemented with the goal to improve the level of media literacy among Albanian citizens, particularly among Albanian students seeking to target disinformation as it comes to Albania from foreign actors. During the past three years, the Embassy has supported projects aimed at transforming media consumption into an active and critical process for university students and Albanian citizens to gain greater awareness of the potential for misinformation, misrepresentation, and manipulation in media.

Program Objectives

• The proposals should focus on:
  • Teaching media literary as an idea and concept in university and societal levels.
  • Create opportunities to integrate media literacy in pre-university and university levels, through pre-service teacher’s preparation, which are the bridge between both educational levels.
  • Increase the capacities of pedagogical staff at universities to promote and teach media literacy in university levels, through programs such as Train the Trainers.
  • Improve analytical and creative skills of Albanian students in analyzing and creating media content through training, competitions, and media literacy events.
  • Strengthen the resilience of youth towards disinformation, fake news, conspiracy theories, and propaganda through training, competitions, and other activities.

Funding Information  

• Total available funding: $300,000
• Award amounts: $300,000
• Length of performance period:12 months
• Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
• Anticipated programs start date:  September 2024

Priority Region: Albania

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Applicants
  • Not-for-profit organizations, including civil society, non-governmental organizations, and think tanks that are able to respond to the NOFO, and have experience and expertise working on media literacy programs.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.