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U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence

ID: PD-002-FY2024 • Type: Posted
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Description

Investigative Journalism Workshop: Offer 20 hours of training through, iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a period of between one to three months at a time that can accommodate participants' work schedules. Sessions can be a combination of online/virtual and in-person, with at least 10 hours taking place in-person. It will cover research techniques, data analysis, and reporting on non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Additionally, journalists will learn about predatory infrastructure projects and lending practices, including common tactics and the implications on host countries such as debt traps, compromised cybersecurity, and environmental degradation.

Pitching and Publication of Articles: Facilitate the pitching and publication of articles developed during the workshop. Encourage participants to develop compelling stories on issues related to non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Establish an online repository for participants to store and share their collaborative reported content, in consultation with participants' employers. Provide assistance to participants in pitching freelance pieces to relevant media outlets as appropriate, ensuring wider dissemination of their work and amplifying its impact.

Risk Assessment and Security Protocols: Offer guidance on risk assessment and security protocols specific to reporting on corrupt and non-transparent business practices. Journalists should be trained to assess potential risks to their safety and security, including threats from government authorities, corporate entities, or criminal organizations, and take appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.

Background
The U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for a well-conceived program that strengthens investigative journalism capacity among Costa Rica’s media corps. The objective is to promote the United States as Costa Rica’s partner of choice and strengthen the capacity and professionalism of the media while combating disinformation and influence from malign state and non-state actors.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity includes an Investigative Journalism Workshop offering 20 hours of training through iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a period of between one to three months, covering research techniques, data analysis, and reporting on non-transparent and corrupt business practices.
Additionally, it will cover predatory infrastructure projects and lending practices, including common tactics and their implications on host countries such as debt traps, compromised cybersecurity, and environmental degradation.
Another component is the facilitation of pitching and publication of articles developed during the workshop, encouraging participants to develop compelling stories on issues related to non-transparent and corrupt business practices.
Lastly, guidance on risk assessment and security protocols specific to reporting on corrupt and non-transparent business practices will be offered.

Eligibility Requirements
The Public Diplomacy Section will consider applications from registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience, individuals, and non-profit or educational institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The length of the performance period is 12 months or less with an anticipated program start date after July 30, 2024.

Grant Value
The total amount available is $50,000 with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $30,000 to a maximum of $50,000.

Place of Performance
The grant opportunity is targeted at Costa Rica's media corps with no fewer than seven and no more than 15 participating media professionals.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Information and Statistics
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Mandatory
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/4/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PD-002-FY2024 for U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Journalist Training on Understanding Malign Foreign Influence with funding of $50,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $30,000 and $50,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 4, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
April 26, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
1. Investigative Journalism Workshop: Offer 20 hours of training through, iterative workshops for business and economy reporters in Costa Rica. The workshop will consist of five to 10 sessions over a period of between one to three months at a time that can accommodate participants’ work schedules. Sessions can be a combination of online/virtual and in-person, with at least 10 hours taking place in-person. It will cover research techniques, data analysis, and reporting on non-transparent and corrupt business practices. Additionally, journalists will learn about predatory infrastructure projects and lending practices, including common tactics and the implications on host countries such as debt traps, compromised cybersecurity, and environmental degradation.
Last Updated
April 4, 2024, 5:13 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
May 26, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The Public Diplomacy Section will consider applications from the following organizations or individuals in the United States and Costa Rica:Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations with programming experience.IndividualsNon-profit or educational institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$50,000
Floor
$30,000
Estimated Program Funding
$50,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
GABRIELA M OTAROLA Grantor
Contact Email
pagrantapplications@state.gov
Email Description
San Jose PA Grant Applications
Contact Phone
50625192212

Documents

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