Opportunity Information: Apply for C NOFO 18 100
The grant opportunity titled "Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative" is a discretionary U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued by the U.S. Mission to India through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai. The project is designed to address misinformation and disinformation challenges in South India by strengthening media literacy and professional capacity within regional language media ecosystems. In much of South India, local-language television, radio, print outlets, and digital platforms are the main sources of news and information for a very large audience, estimated at around 170 million people across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The opportunity recognizes that while English-language tools and trainings on misinformation and disinformation exist, they may not be practical or accessible for many regional media professionals who operate primarily in local languages and serve audiences that consume news in those languages.
The core purpose of the program is to support a proposed project that focuses specifically on regional language media professionals, reflecting both their broad reach and their influence on public understanding at the community level. The intent is to improve the ability of these professionals to identify, verify, and respond to false or misleading content, and to strengthen broader media literacy within the region through approaches tailored to local languages and local media realities. By targeting regional media practitioners rather than only English-language newsrooms or urban national outlets, the initiative aims to reach the information channels that most people in these states and territories rely on day to day.
Funding is offered as a grant with an award ceiling of $55,000, and the agency anticipated making a single award under this announcement. The assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity is 19.040. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that nonprofit category description). The notice was created on February 27, 2018, and the original application deadline was April 27, 2018. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement materials available in the related documents section for complete program requirements, proposal instructions, and any additional details about the project scope and expected activities.Apply for C NOFO 18 100
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative" 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 Feb 27, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2018. (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 $55,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Disinformation in South India: A Regional Media Literacy Initiative."
Which U.S. government entity is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, issued by the U.S. Mission to India through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai.
What problem is the project intended to address?
The project is designed to address misinformation and disinformation challenges in South India by strengthening media literacy and professional capacity within regional language media ecosystems.
Why does the opportunity focus on regional language media?
In much of South India, local-language television, radio, print outlets, and digital platforms are the primary sources of news and information for a very large audience. The opportunity also notes that English-language tools and trainings may not be practical or accessible for many regional media professionals who work primarily in local languages and serve audiences that consume news in those languages.
Who is the main target audience for the proposed project?
The program is intended to focus specifically on regional language media professionals, rather than only English-language newsrooms or urban national outlets.
What kinds of media are considered part of the regional language media ecosystem in this description?
The description references local-language television, radio, print outlets, and digital platforms as key channels for news and information in South India.
What geographic areas does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on South India, specifically referencing Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
How large is the estimated audience reached by regional language media in the covered areas?
The audience is estimated at around 170 million people across the states and territories listed in the announcement.
What are the core goals or intended outcomes of the initiative?
The intent is to improve the ability of regional language media professionals to identify, verify, and respond to false or misleading content, and to strengthen broader media literacy through approaches tailored to local languages and local media realities.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
Funding is offered as a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $55,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity is 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that nonprofit category description).
Are higher education institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with the note that higher education institutions are excluded under the nonprofit category description in the notice.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on February 27, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 27, 2018.
Where were applicants instructed to find the full program requirements and proposal instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement materials available in the related documents section for complete program requirements, proposal instructions, and additional details about project scope and expected activities.
What is the overall rationale for targeting regional media practitioners rather than primarily English-language outlets?
The opportunity emphasizes that targeting regional media practitioners helps reach the information channels most people in the covered states and territories rely on day to day, and that localized approaches are needed because English-language tools and trainings may not be accessible or practical for many regional media professionals.
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