Deadline: 16 February 2024
The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Media Training Program.
This project seeks to improve the skillsets of Albanian journalists and journalism students, making them better watchdogs of government institutions and public spending, while also increasing the accountability of public institutions in Albania. The program supports the need for greater, more accurate reporting that would lead to a more informed public and greater transparency from public institutions.
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 venues where Albanian journalism students and journalists can contribute to independent investigations free from political or economic influence.
- Improve the quality of print, broadcast, and multimedia investigative stories.
- Provide journalism training that follows U.S./Western professional standards and ethics.
- Increase the watchdog role of Albanian media by improving their skillset.
Federal Award Information
- Length of performance period: 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: (1 award)
- Award amounts: ($100,000)
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
Priority Region:Â Albania
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- Other Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Albania.