NOFO: Ukrainian Media Partnership Program

Objectives

• The project aims to foster long-term partnerships between selected American and Ukrainian media outlets. Ukrainian professionals across print, online, and broadcast media will engage with their U.S. counterparts and participate in a hands-on training facilitated by American partners. The primary goal of the program is to advance the development of free, independent, and financially viable Ukrainian media organizations, particularly during challenging wartime conditions. By providing support, resources, and training opportunities, the project aims to bolster the resilience and sustainability of Ukrainian media outlets amidst the complexities of the wartime.
• Special emphasis will be made on supporting media groups and outlets dedicated to investigative journalism focusing on local government transparency, use of recovery funds, and instances of corruption. The project is also open to groups comprising relocated media outlets and those who have resumed their operations in liberated territories. Applicants should propose relevant American partnerships and programs that align with the needs of these participants.

Funding Information

• Length of performance period: up to 12 months
• Number of awards anticipated: one award
• Total available funding: $350,000.00

Target Audience

• Ukrainian regional media outlets, including journalism investigations media and groups; relocated media outlets and media outlets that returned to liberated territories and resumed their operation. U.S. media outlets, particularly focused on journalism investigations and conflict reporting.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Applicants
  • Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. Direct funding for non-U.S. institutions is not available under this announcement. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the USG to apply under this announcement.
  • Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors.
  • Applicants should be knowledgeable of existing media-support programs in Ukraine, including those funded by USG, in order to avoid duplication of effort.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.