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    Build Misinformation Resiliency by Empowering Youth

    PDS-COL-2024-DCMISR

    Gimhani K Rajapakshe Grantor

    Opening date 1 Aug 2024, 12:00AM

    Closing date 30 Aug 2024, 12:00AM

    Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-COL-2024-DCMISR

    Opportunity Category: Discretionary

    Category Explanation: Youth capacity building for misinformation management skills

    Expected Number of Awards: 1

    CFDA Number(s): 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

    Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

    Posted Date: Aug 01, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Closing Date: Aug 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Estimated Total Program Funding: 75000

    Award Ceiling: $75000

    Award Floor: $40000

    Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

    Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations• Civil society/non-governmental organizations• Think tanks• Public and private educational institutionsFor-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are noteligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award.When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Applicants must be registered in Sri Lanka. International organizations, Sri Lankan government entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

    Agency Name: Gimhani K Rajapakshe Grantor

    Description:

    Executive Summary:


    The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo is seeking proposals to establish and support a network of youth clubs across Sri Lanka aimed at enhancing skills in fact-checking, debating, discerning misinformation, and promoting media literacy. These clubs will provide young Sri Lankans with the opportunity to learn top-notch speaking and discerning skills thereby developing misinformation resiliency skills through classroom exercises, hands-on workshops, and competitions. The aim is to offer a structured yet flexible format for members to learn to identify, analyze, and discern false information using evidence-based methods, fostering critical thinking and informed citizenship. Proposals should outline how the grantee will establish and train a network of administrators, who will then manage youth-oriented clubs in multiple locations across Sri Lanka, utilizing skillbuilding sessions, case studies, and various engagements. The goal of this program is to support the development of the next generation of Sri Lankan youth debaters, fact-checkers, critical thinkers, and public speakers. 

    Grantor Contact Information: ColomboPDgrants@state.gov

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