Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CONAKRY FY24 03
The U.S. Embassy in Conakry, through the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State, is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) from organizations that want to run projects in Guinea focused on strengthening information integrity. The core purpose is to reduce the stigmatization and manipulation of communal identities in communities considered at risk. In practical terms, the Embassy is looking for concepts that help limit the ways misinformation and inflammatory narratives can deepen social divides or be used to provoke tension, especially in places where identity-based targeting or scapegoating is more likely.
Proposed projects are expected to advance two main outcomes. First, they should improve the accuracy, professionalism, and conflict-sensitivity of reporting across Guinea's media environment. This implies approaches that raise journalistic standards, encourage verification and responsible coverage, and reduce reporting practices that might unintentionally inflame tensions. Second, projects should increase public awareness and skills to recognize, resist, and respond to mis- and disinformation. The emphasis is not only on informing people that false information exists, but also on building real-world capacity among Guineans to spot manipulation, check claims, and avoid spreading harmful content, particularly when communal identity narratives are being weaponized.
This opportunity is explicitly tied to the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS) in Coastal West Africa. That strategy aims to prevent violent conflict and violent extremism that could destabilize the region, including Guinea as well as Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The grant is positioned as part of a broader policy approach that focuses on political drivers of fragility and supports locally driven solutions. Applicants should therefore align their concepts with conflict prevention and community resilience, showing awareness of local dynamics and how information ecosystems can either calm or intensify tensions.
The application process is structured as a two-step competition. The first step is the SOI submission, which must be concise (one to three pages), written in English, and submitted via the specified online form. The SOI is meant to communicate the program idea and objectives clearly, but it is not a full proposal and should not be treated as one. After an initial merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to the second stage, where they will develop and submit a full proposal. Those full proposals will then undergo a second merit review before any final funding decisions are made.
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number PAS CONAKRY FY24 03, listed under CFDA 19.979, with the Agency listed as the U.S. Mission to Guinea. The anticipated maximum award amount is up to $100,000 per award, and the Embassy expects to make about five awards. The original closing date for submissions is May 31, 2024, and the opportunity was created on March 27, 2024. Eligible applicants are broadly categorized as "Others" in the notice, indicating a relatively open competition for organizational applicants rather than a narrow applicant pool.
A key administrative requirement is that any organization seeking an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov (System for Award Management). These registrations are required for organizational eligibility to receive federal funding. The notice also clarifies that individuals do not need a UEI or SAM registration, though the opportunity itself is framed around organizations submitting SOIs and being considered for awards.Apply for PAS CONAKRY FY24 03
- The U.S. Mission to Guinea in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Conakry Strengthening Information Integrity in Guinea Request for Statements of Interest" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.979.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-31. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Conakry (Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Department of State) seeks Statements of Interest (SOIs) from organizations proposing projects in Guinea that strengthen information integrity. The overall aim is to reduce the stigmatization and manipulation of communal identities in communities considered at risk, especially where misinformation and inflammatory narratives could deepen social divides or provoke tension.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Conakry through the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State. The listed agency is the U.S. Mission to Guinea.
What types of projects are being requested?
The Embassy is looking for concept ideas that limit how misinformation and inflammatory narratives can be used to manipulate communal identities and intensify social tensions. Proposals should focus on strengthening information integrity in Guinea, particularly in contexts where identity-based targeting or scapegoating is more likely.
What are the main outcomes projects are expected to achieve?
Proposed projects are expected to advance two main outcomes:
- Improve the accuracy, professionalism, and conflict-sensitivity of reporting across Guinea's media environment (for example, supporting verification and responsible coverage and discouraging practices that might inflame tensions).
- Increase public awareness and practical skills to recognize, resist, and respond to mis- and disinformation (building real-world capacity to spot manipulation, check claims, and avoid spreading harmful content, particularly when communal identity narratives are being weaponized).
Does the opportunity focus on misinformation in general, or something more specific?
It is focused on misinformation and inflammatory narratives specifically as they relate to communal identities and social cohesion. The stated purpose is to reduce stigmatization and manipulation of communal identities and to prevent harmful narratives from being used to provoke tension or deepen divides.
How does this opportunity connect to broader U.S. policy in the region?
This opportunity is explicitly tied to the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS) in Coastal West Africa. The strategy aims to prevent violent conflict and violent extremism that could destabilize the region, including Guinea as well as Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Applicants are expected to align their concepts with conflict prevention and community resilience and demonstrate awareness of local dynamics and the role of information ecosystems in either calming or intensifying tensions.
Where should proposed activities take place?
Projects are intended to be implemented in Guinea. The notice emphasizes communities considered at risk, particularly where identity-based targeting or scapegoating is more likely.
Is this a one-step application or a multi-step process?
This is a two-step competition. First, organizations submit a Statement of Interest (SOI). After an initial merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal in the second stage. Full proposals then undergo a second merit review before final funding decisions are made.
What is an SOI, and how is it different from a full proposal?
An SOI is a concise submission intended to communicate the program idea and objectives clearly. The notice states it is not a full proposal and should not be treated as one. Only applicants selected after the SOI merit review will be invited to submit a full proposal.
How long should the SOI be, and what language must it be written in?
The SOI must be one to three pages and must be written in English.
How do applicants submit the SOI?
The SOI must be submitted through the specified online form (as indicated in the opportunity notice).
What happens after the SOI is submitted?
Eligible SOIs will undergo an initial merit review. Selected applicants will then be invited to the second stage to develop and submit a full proposal. Full proposals will undergo a second merit review prior to any final award decisions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS CONAKRY FY24 03.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.979.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant.
How much funding is available per award?
The anticipated maximum award amount is up to $100,000 per award.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy expects to make about five awards.
What is the submission deadline?
The original closing date for submissions is May 31, 2024.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 27, 2024.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly categorized as "Others" in the notice. This indicates a relatively open competition for organizational applicants rather than a narrowly defined applicant pool.
Are organizations required to have a UEI and SAM.gov registration?
Yes. A key administrative requirement is that any organization seeking an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov (System for Award Management). These registrations are required for organizational eligibility to receive federal funding.
Do individuals need a UEI or SAM.gov registration to apply?
The notice clarifies that individuals do not need a UEI or SAM.gov registration. However, the opportunity itself is framed around organizations submitting SOIs and being considered for awards.
What should applicants emphasize in their concepts to be responsive to the opportunity?
Based on the notice, applicants should emphasize information integrity approaches that reduce identity-based stigmatization and manipulation, improve conflict-sensitive journalism and reporting practices, and build public skills to recognize and respond to mis- and disinformation. Concepts should also align with conflict prevention and resilience priorities consistent with SPCPS in Coastal West Africa.
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