Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · Department of State
At a glance
Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (Department of State). The application deadline was May 22, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $2M – $4.72M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.705 (Trans-National Crime).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- May 12, 2024
- Close date
- May 22, 2024
- Award floor
- $2,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $4,724,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
● U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ● U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code. ● Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ● Foreign-based educational institutions.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to strengthen independent media entities and their members as well as local organizations that will support independent media in Central America. This project will assist in conducting better investigations and provide fact-based reporting on crime and corruption through an evolving media landscape to inform populations and hold power-holders accountable, improving transparency and accountability in Central America.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.705
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
202-890-9795
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $2m – $4.72m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0001331), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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