Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 18 GR 002 052118
The Georgian Media Partnership Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant opportunity designed to strengthen Georgian online media through structured, long-term partnerships with U.S. media organizations. The program funds an 18-month project in which a U.S. nonprofit grantee would connect one or two Georgian online media outlets with comparable American outlets (similar size and serving similar demographic communities) and help build sustained, working relationships not only between the institutions, but also between the journalists and editors inside them. The overall intent is practical capacity building and professional development that leads to lasting collaboration rather than one-off trainings.
The project model is intentionally flexible, allowing applicants to propose a mix of hands-on and relationship-driven activities. Suggested approaches include internships, on-the-job training, professional exchanges in both directions (Georgian professionals spending time at U.S. outlets and U.S. professionals engaging with Georgian partners), ongoing electronic engagement, and intensive consultations. The emphasis is on real newsroom experience and repeated interaction over time, so that Georgian journalists working in online media gain direct exposure to U.S. practices, workflows, and professional standards through sustained mentorship and peer-to-peer collaboration.
Funding is expected to be approximately $255,000 total for the 18-month period, awarded as a discretionary grant by the U.S. Mission to Georgia (CFDA 19.900). The notice anticipates developing a partnership with one or two Georgian online media outlets under this award. A key operational expectation is that the grantee will work closely with PAS throughout the grant period, including collaborating with PAS to identify and confirm the Georgian outlet(s) that will be paired with the American media outlet(s) proposed by the applicant. In addition to implementing programming, the grantee is also expected to coordinate the solicitation and selection process for the program in consultation with PAS, meaning the awardee will help manage how participants and/or partner outlets are identified and chosen.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, including both 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education). Direct funding to non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement, so Georgian organizations would participate as partners rather than direct recipients. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in journalist professional development and be prepared to design programming that actively creates and maintains long-term relationships between U.S. and Georgian partner outlets and their staff. Having established relationships and credible experience working with indigenous Georgian media organizations is noted as a favorable factor. The original application deadline listed in the opportunity information was June 22, 2018, under funding opportunity number DOS GEO 18 GR 002 052118.Apply for DOS GEO 18 GR 002 052118
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Georgian Media Partnership 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 2018-05-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-06-22. (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 $255,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Georgian Media Partnership Program?
The Georgian Media Partnership Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant opportunity intended to strengthen Georgian online media through structured, long-term partnerships with U.S. media organizations.
Who is offering and administering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section (PAS), with the award made as a discretionary grant by the U.S. Mission to Georgia.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to build practical capacity and support professional development in Georgian online media by creating sustained working relationships between Georgian and U.S. media outlets, as well as between the journalists and editors within those institutions.
How long is the project period?
The grant supports an 18-month project.
How much funding is expected to be available?
Funding is expected to be approximately $255,000 total for the full 18-month period.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.900.
How many Georgian media outlets are expected to participate?
The notice anticipates developing a partnership with one or two Georgian online media outlets under this award.
What type of organization is expected to apply as the grantee?
A U.S. nonprofit grantee is expected to apply and implement the project.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, in both cases other than institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifies U.S. nonprofits/non-governmental organizations other than institutions of higher education.
Can Georgian organizations apply directly for funding?
No. Direct funding to non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement. Georgian organizations would participate as partners rather than direct recipients.
What kinds of Georgian media are targeted?
The program is designed to strengthen Georgian online media outlets.
What is the expected partnership model between Georgian and U.S. outlets?
The grantee would connect one or two Georgian online media outlets with comparable American outlets, described as similar in size and serving similar demographic communities, and help build sustained working relationships between institutions and their staff.
Is the project approach fixed, or can applicants propose their own model?
The project model is intentionally flexible. Applicants may propose a mix of hands-on and relationship-driven activities aligned with the program intent.
What activities are suggested under this program?
Suggested approaches include internships, on-the-job training, professional exchanges in both directions (Georgian professionals at U.S. outlets and U.S. professionals engaging with Georgian partners), ongoing electronic engagement, and intensive consultations.
What is emphasized more: one-time trainings or ongoing collaboration?
The emphasis is on real newsroom experience and repeated interaction over time, with the intent of creating lasting collaboration rather than one-off trainings.
What is meant by "professional exchanges in both directions"?
It refers to exchanges where Georgian professionals spend time at U.S. outlets and U.S. professionals also engage with Georgian partner outlets.
What is the expected role of the U.S. grantee during the grant period?
In addition to implementing programming, the grantee is expected to work closely with PAS throughout the grant period, collaborate with PAS to identify and confirm the Georgian outlet(s) to be paired with the U.S. outlet(s), and coordinate the solicitation and selection process for the program in consultation with PAS.
How are Georgian partner outlets identified and confirmed?
The grantee is expected to collaborate with PAS to identify and confirm the Georgian outlet(s) that will be paired with the American media outlet(s) proposed by the applicant.
Does the awardee have responsibilities related to selecting participants or partner outlets?
Yes. The grantee is expected to coordinate the solicitation and selection process for the program in consultation with PAS, meaning the awardee helps manage how participants and/or partner outlets are identified and chosen.
What expertise should applicants be able to demonstrate?
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in journalist professional development and be prepared to design programming that actively creates and maintains long-term relationships between U.S. and Georgian partner outlets and their staff.
Are existing relationships with Georgian media considered in the application?
Yes. Having established relationships and credible experience working with indigenous Georgian media organizations is noted as a favorable factor.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is DOS GEO 18 GR 002 052118.
What was the application deadline listed in the opportunity information?
The original application deadline listed was June 22, 2018.
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