Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media” program
West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank · Agency for International Development
At a glance
Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media” program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank (Agency for International Development). The application deadline was June 23, 2010. Individual awards are listed as $2M – $6M, with about 1 award expected and $6M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- May 7, 2010Posted
- Jun 23, 2010Application deadline
- Posted
- May 7, 2010
- Close date
- Jun 23, 2010
- Award floor
- $2,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $6,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $6,000,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), or U.S. for profit firms (provided they forgo profit). Note for For-Profit Organizations: Pursuant to 22 CFR § 226.81, it is USAID’s policy not to award profit under assistance instruments. However, other reasonable, allocable, and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the agreement program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A-122 for non-profit organizations, OMB Circular A-21 for universities and the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 31 for for-profit organizations) may be paid under the anticipated award.
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
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 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to the West Bank and Gaza is seeking applications from qualified U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), or U.S. for profit firms (provided they forgo profit) to implement a program entitled Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media program in the West Bank and Gaza. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/West Bank and Gaza intends to provide approximately $6 Million in total USAID funding for this activity to be allocated over a three-year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. Although it is planned to make an award of one Cooperative Agreement under this RFA, USAID/West Bank and Gaza in its discretion may make awards to more than one organization or no award.
The overarching goal of the media program entitled Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media program is to promote informed dialogue between the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian public by enhancing the role of independent media in a future democratic state.
The two major program objectives are:
1. To foster sound business management practices and to improve the financial viability of targeted independent media networks and outlets.
2. To increase the number of viewers and listeners to targeted programs coming from independent media networks and outlets.
This activity will support the USAID/WBGs Missions Assistance Strategic Objective 11: To reinforce Palestinian efforts to strengthen the performance and democratic practices of selected public sector institutions and non-state actors as outlined in the Missions new democracy and governance strategy. The program will be managed by USAID/WBGs Democracy and Governance Office.
The three major program components are as follows:
1. Strengthen Targeted Local Independent Television and Radio Networks
2. Improve the Professionalism of Partner Independent Media Networks and Outlets
3. Development of a local Palestinian Service Delivery and Research Institution
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- RFA 294-2010-116 Full AnnouncementFull Announcement · rfa 294-2010-116.pdfPDF · 288 KB
- RFA 294-2010-116 Section G - VAT Guidance Part 1Full Announcement · section g - vat guidance part 1.pdfPDF · 432 KB
- RFA 294-2010-116 Section G - VAT Guidance Part 2Full Announcement · section g - vat guidance part 2.pdfPDF · 68 KB
- RFA 294-2010-116 Signed Cover LetterFull Announcement · rfa - signed cover page.pdfPDF · 453 KB
- Amendment No. One - Signed Cover LetterOther Supporting Documents · amendment no. one signed cover letter.doc.pdfPDF · 92 KB
- Annex 1 - Amendment No. One Q & AsOther Supporting Documents · annex 1 - amendment no. one q & as.pdfPDF · 11 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 98.001
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank
nzakariya@usaid.gov
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Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media” program”?
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 “Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media” program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $2m – $6m, total estimated program funding is $6,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media” program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity RFA294-2010-116), 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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