Disinformation

International First Opportunity Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. EMBASSY Algiers PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement Key words: Algiers, media, disinformation, democracy Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353609 Agency Deadline: 06/01/2024 Funding available: minimum of $10,000 to maximum of $100,000 per award with $300,000 total funding available Period…

First Opportunity NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of  Interest: Notice of Funding Opportunity Key words: Benin, investigative journalism Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353390…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. EMBASSY Bangui, Central African Republic, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Bangui PDS Annual Program Statement Key words: Central African Republic, media literacy, journalism, disinformation Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352644 Internal…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State, US Embassy Tokyo, Public Affairs Section Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program Statement Key words: Japan, climate, disinformation Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350706 Internal deadline:03/19/24- submit project summary, budget, justification, and…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Agency: Department of State Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Amman PAS Annual Program Statement Key words: Jordan, misinformation, disinformation, climate, diversity and inclusion, media literacy, student exchange Link to RFA: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351223 Internal deadline: 02/19/2024- submit project summary,…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Sponsor: Department of State, US Embassy to the United Kingdom Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom Annual Program Statement Key words: U.K., disinformation, misinformation, democracy, climate change Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=351874 Internal deadline: 02/12/2024-…

Sponsor: Department of State Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Ottawa APS Annual Program Statement Key words: Canada, misinformation, disinformation, climate crisis, STEAM Link to RFP:  https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/FY24-US-Embassy-and-Consulates-APS_v2-1-deadline-FINAL.pdf Deadline: 09/30/2024 Funding available: Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $250,000. Period of performance: 24 months or less…

Agency:  Department of State Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Kampala, Public Diplomacy Section Key words: Uganda, independent media, disinformation, climate change Link to RFA: https://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=351164 Deadline: 02/15/24 and 05/15/2024 Available Funding: minimum of $5,000 to maximum of $40,000 for each award, with $200,000 total available funding Period of performance: up to…

Sponsor: Department of State Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy La Paz PAS Annual Program Statement Key words: Bolivia, disinformation, media literacy, journalism Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=351241 Deadline: 08/31/24, with applications accepted on a rolling basis. Funding available: Typical awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 Period of performance: 1-12 months Program…

The problem of misinformation or disinformation being disseminated on social media has been well established and documented. But a new study suggests that users actually find factual posts more engaging than posts with misinformation. While there is a slight difference between misinformation and disinformation content, the authors show that factual…

Disinformation is not a new phenomenon. But our 21st century technology has made it possible to easily spread disinformation far and wide. On social media, any individual or organization can purchase ads or promote sponsored content and distribute it widely to a desired audience. Social media posts and online content…

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. Agency:  U.S. Embassy Sofia Funding Opportunity Title: disinformation Key words: Bulgaria, media literacy, disinformation Link to RFA: https://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344158 Internal deadline: 12/11/2022 – submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1886151 Deadline if selected: 08/01/2023 Available Funding: minimum of $500 to maximum…