Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE BISHKEK PAS 20 0005
The Bishkek Media Small Grants Program is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan (Public Affairs Section in Bishkek). It is designed to support local, civil, and innovative approaches in the media space that advance three broad outcomes: strengthening regional security and stability in the face of transnational threats, encouraging entrepreneurship and small business development, and promoting a more inclusive and accountable democratic system. In practical terms, the program is focused on helping Kyrgyzstan-based media actors build stronger, more resilient information ecosystems that can better serve the public interest.
The opportunity is aimed specifically at Kyrgyz non-governmental organizations and associations working in the media sector, as well as Kyrgyz independent media organizations. The underlying problem the program is trying to address is the fast growth of online information sources over the past decade, which has expanded the influence and reach of new media but has also increased the need for stronger professional standards. The solicitation highlights a critical need for reinforcing norms of professional journalism, expanding investigative journalism and fact-checking efforts, and improving digital literacy among the general public so that people can better evaluate the quality and reliability of information they encounter.
The core goal of the grants is to promote the free flow of information and protect freedom of expression by strengthening independent and responsible journalism. Proposed projects are expected to build the capacity and sustainability of media organizations so they can report with transparency and objectivity, maintain editorial independence, and reduce self-censorship. A particular emphasis is placed on strengthening coverage of sensitive or high-risk topics where self-censorship is common, including religious tolerance, minority issues, conflict-related themes, and governance and accountability reporting. The program also signals that strong proposals should help media organizations develop longer-term sustainability, rather than relying solely on short-term outputs.
The solicitation sets clear values for which media entities should be supported. Targeted independent media should promote human rights, gender equality, rule of law, democratic processes, and government accountability, while also empowering women, minorities, and other disadvantaged groups. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative programs and to show how their activities will complement existing initiatives rather than duplicate work that has already been done. Projects can include improvements to or expansions of previously successful efforts, as long as the proposal makes a convincing case that it adds something new or scales proven approaches in a meaningful way.
Priority audiences for the program include media entities themselves, media managers and media professionals, and social media influencers, reflecting a broad view of today’s information landscape. From a funding standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number STATE BISHKEK PAS 20 0005, CFDA 19.900) offered grants with an award ceiling of up to USD 50,000, with an expectation of around six awards. The opportunity was originally posted on April 21, 2020, with an original closing date of May 6, 2020.Apply for STATE BISHKEK PAS 20 0005
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bishkek Media Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 06, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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