Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007603
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Promoting Investigative Journalism and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Pacific Island Countries" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007603). The program was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaborating on major decisions, monitoring progress closely, and coordinating on key deliverables rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
The purpose of the grant was to support a single regional project designed to strengthen investigative journalism and expand anti-corruption efforts across Pacific Island countries. In practical terms, that kind of objective usually points to activities that help journalists and media-support organizations improve their ability to uncover, verify, and responsibly report on corruption and governance problems, while also strengthening the broader environment that allows watchdog reporting to have impact. Because the opportunity is explicitly regional, it implies an emphasis on cross-border or multi-country approaches, such as shared training, networks of investigative reporters, collaborative reporting initiatives, common tools and standards, and regional partnerships that can reach multiple island contexts rather than focusing on just one country.
The opportunity had an award ceiling of $1,975,308, and DRL anticipated making one award, meaning applicants were competing to run the main, flagship project under this solicitation. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 19.345. The posting was created on February 16, 2021, and the original application closing date was April 14, 2021, which indicates a relatively standard application window for a DRL competition.
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with a note to consult the detailed eligibility section in the full announcement, which commonly suggests that multiple organization types could potentially apply (for example, nonprofits, NGOs, media development organizations, educational institutions, or similar entities), but that the specific requirements and any restrictions would be spelled out in the complete solicitation. Overall, the grant was positioned as a sizeable, one-time regional investment intended to boost the capacity and effectiveness of investigative journalism as a tool to deter corruption, increase accountability, and improve transparency across the Pacific Islands.Apply for SFOP0007603
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Investigative Journalism and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Pacific Island Countries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 16, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2021. (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 $1,975,308.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Promoting Investigative Journalism and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Pacific Island Countries."
Which U.S. government office offered this opportunity?
It was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007603.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The program was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement during implementation. This can include collaboration on major decisions, close monitoring of progress, and coordination on key deliverables, rather than only providing funding with minimal engagement.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to support a single regional project designed to strengthen investigative journalism and expand anti-corruption efforts across Pacific Island countries.
Is the grant intended for one project or multiple projects?
It was intended to support a single regional project, and DRL anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
How many awards were expected to be made?
DRL anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,975,308.
Is this opportunity focused on a specific country?
No. The opportunity is explicitly regional, focused on Pacific Island countries rather than a single country.
What does a "regional" focus imply for project design?
The regional framing implies an emphasis on cross-border or multi-country approaches, such as shared training, networks of investigative reporters, collaborative reporting initiatives, common tools and standards, and regional partnerships that can reach multiple island contexts.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity appear to support?
The description points to activities that help journalists and media-support organizations improve their ability to uncover, verify, and responsibly report on corruption and governance problems, while also strengthening the broader environment that allows watchdog reporting to have impact.
How does investigative journalism connect to the anti-corruption goal described here?
The opportunity was positioned as an investment intended to boost the capacity and effectiveness of investigative journalism as a tool to deter corruption, increase accountability, and improve transparency across the Pacific Islands.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 19.345.
When was the posting created?
The posting was created on February 16, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 14, 2021.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the posting date (February 16, 2021) and the original closing date (April 14, 2021), the application window was roughly two months.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with a note to consult the detailed eligibility section in the full announcement.
What does "Others" mean in the eligibility field?
As described, "Others" commonly suggests multiple organization types could potentially apply (for example, nonprofits, NGOs, media development organizations, educational institutions, or similar entities), but that the exact requirements and any restrictions would be specified in the full solicitation.
Does the information provided identify specific eligibility requirements or restrictions?
No. The summary notes that applicants would need to consult the detailed eligibility section in the full announcement for the specific requirements.
What is the overall scale and intent of this grant based on the description?
It was described as a sizeable, one-time regional investment intended to strengthen investigative journalism capacity and expand anti-corruption efforts across Pacific Island countries.
Would this opportunity typically involve coordination with the U.S. government during implementation?
Yes. The cooperative agreement structure, as described, indicates substantial U.S. government involvement during implementation, including coordination on major decisions, monitoring, and key deliverables.
Does the summary specify the exact deliverables or reporting requirements?
No. The information provided describes the cooperative agreement approach in general terms, but it does not list specific deliverables or reporting requirements.
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