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Georgian Media Education Program - “Strengthening Journalism Education in Georgia”
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. S. Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce an open competition for a Media Education Program (MEP) – “Strengthening Journalism Education in Georgia.” U. S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations and accredited American higher education
institutions may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of Georgian media educators from public and private higher education institutions through a robust professional study tour at U. S. schools of journalism, media and mass-communication, with complementary site visits to U.S.-based media organizations and journalism education associations.
Additional means for achieving objectives of the program may include participation in annual conventions or conferences promoting excellence in journalism education.
The applicant should work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify Georgian participants.
The project will award $250,000 to defray the costs of a two-week intensive study tour for up to 18 participants.
Applicants should include provisions for non-English speaking participants and secure international travel insurance for duration of the study tour.
institutions may submit proposals to manage a year-long project to support the professional development of Georgian media educators from public and private higher education institutions through a robust professional study tour at U. S. schools of journalism, media and mass-communication, with complementary site visits to U.S.-based media organizations and journalism education associations.
Additional means for achieving objectives of the program may include participation in annual conventions or conferences promoting excellence in journalism education.
The applicant should work closely with PAS throughout the grant period to identify Georgian participants.
The project will award $250,000 to defray the costs of a two-week intensive study tour for up to 18 participants.
Applicants should include provisions for non-English speaking participants and secure international travel insurance for duration of the study tour.
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is limited to U. S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations, universities and educational institutions.
Direct funding for non-U. S. entities is not available under this announcement.
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia encourages U. S. organizations to apply for the Media Education Program – “Strengthening Journalism Education in Georgia” for media educators and administrators.
Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing programs related to journalism training, designing and carrying-out study tours for university administrators and media professionals, and organizing trainings at U. S. schools of journalism/mass communication.
Expertise and established relationships with higher education institutions/journalism schools in Georgia will be considered favorably.
The grantee is expected to coordinate the solicitation process of the program participants, including placement at a U. S. school of journalism/mass communication, with PAS.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Tbilisi Grants Team
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2020-05-19
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-08-02
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