Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009609
The International Media Reporting Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered through the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, specifically the Foreign Press Centers. It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State expects to have an active role in shaping or coordinating elements of the project with the selected partner rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement. The purpose is to identify a qualified and experienced organization that can serve as an implementation partner for International Media Reporting Programs that advance Department of State foreign policy goals and objectives by engaging foreign audiences through international media.
This opportunity is listed under the funding opportunity number SFOP0009609 and falls within the activity category of Information and Statistics (CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.040). While the program title emphasizes media reporting, the underlying aim is broader public diplomacy and strategic communication support: enabling international journalists and media professionals to develop reporting that is better informed by direct access to U.S. institutions, experts, and perspectives aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities. In practice, an implementation partner would typically be expected to help design, organize, and execute reporting programs and related activities for foreign press participants, coordinating logistics, programming, and stakeholder engagement in ways that help the Department meet its objectives for foreign publics.
The award parameters indicate an award ceiling of up to $600,000, with an anticipated total of about 10 awards. The original application closing date for this opportunity was May 22, 2023, and the opportunity was created on April 26, 2023. Eligibility is described as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity’s eligibility section, implying that applicants should consult the full notice for specific organizational types, qualifications, or restrictions. Overall, the opportunity is geared toward organizations with demonstrated capacity to manage international media programs and to work collaboratively with the Department of State to deliver structured reporting experiences that support U.S. public diplomacy and foreign policy communication goals.Apply for SFOP0009609
- The Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International Media Reporting Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2023. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the International Media Reporting Program grant opportunity?
The International Media Reporting Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered through the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, specifically the Foreign Press Centers. It seeks a qualified organization to serve as an implementation partner for programs that engage foreign audiences through international media and support U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives.
Which U.S. government office administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, through the Foreign Press Centers.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0009609.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and activity category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.040 and falls within the activity category of Information and Statistics.
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means the Department of State expects to have an active role in shaping, coordinating, or participating in elements of the project with the selected partner, rather than only providing funding with minimal involvement.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to select an experienced organization that can implement International Media Reporting Programs that advance Department of State foreign policy goals by engaging foreign audiences through international media. A key aim is supporting public diplomacy and strategic communication by enabling international journalists and media professionals to develop reporting that is better informed through direct access to U.S. institutions, experts, and perspectives aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities.
What kinds of activities would an implementation partner typically be expected to deliver?
Based on the description provided, an implementation partner would typically help design, organize, and execute reporting programs and related activities for foreign press participants. This commonly includes coordinating logistics, building and delivering programming, and managing stakeholder engagement so the Department of State can meet its objectives for foreign publics.
How is this opportunity related to public diplomacy and strategic communication?
While the title emphasizes media reporting, the stated underlying aim is broader public diplomacy and strategic communication support. The program is framed as a way to engage foreign audiences via international media by improving the quality and context of reporting through structured access to U.S. institutions and expertise consistent with U.S. foreign policy priorities.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $600,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
Approximately 10 awards are anticipated in total.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on April 26, 2023. The original application closing date was May 22, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity's eligibility section. Applicants are expected to consult the full notice for the specific organizational types, qualifications, or restrictions that apply.
What kind of organization is this opportunity looking for?
The opportunity is geared toward organizations with demonstrated capacity to manage international media programs and a proven ability to work collaboratively with the Department of State to deliver structured reporting experiences that support U.S. public diplomacy and foreign policy communication goals.
Does the Department of State play an active role after an award is made?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the Department of State expects an active role in shaping or coordinating elements of the project with the selected partner.
What audiences and participants are emphasized in the program description?
The description emphasizes foreign audiences reached through international media, and it specifically references international journalists and media professionals as the participants who would benefit from direct access to U.S. institutions, experts, and perspectives.
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