Albania: Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse)

This project seeks to create a publishing platform for investigative news stories and an editorial board for journalists to pitch investigative stories they believe could either counter corruption or increase accountability.

Eligible Program Topics

• Increase the skills of Albanian journalism students and journalists to write independent, well-researched stories that contribute to greater transparency and accountability by public authorities;
• Help provide platforms where Albanian journalism students and journalists can contribute to independent investigations free from political or economic influence;
• Provide journalism training that follows U.S./Western professional standards and ethics;
• Increase the watchdog role of Albanian media by improving their skillset.

Funding Information

• Length of performance period: 18 months
• Number of awards anticipated: (1 award)
• Award amounts: ($350,000)

Priority Region: Albania

Media Training Programs Does Not Fund Projects

Media Training Programs does not fund projects such as the following:

• Fundraising campaigns
• Humanitarian assistance projects
• Scientific research projects
• Projects that duplicate existing projects being implemented by an organization
• Projects submitted by for-profit, commercial organizations
• Projects that support partisan political and/or religious activity
• Trade activities

Eligible Applicants

• Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
• U.S. organizations and individuals are NOT eligible for grants under the program.
• Cost Sharing or Matching is not required and is not part of the evaluation criteria. However, the applicants are encouraged to explore the possibility of the cost-share whenever possible.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Albania.