Publication: 24.05.2023

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The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Astana announces an open competition opportunity to implement a project aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s media environment through the provision of legal support and assistance to journalists as well as legal-related training for media professionals.

 

The project should target journalists, media professionals, law students and practitioners, and law enforcement agents throughout the country, and include trainings and services in Kazakh and Russian.

 

The proposed projects should comply with and be aimed at solving the tasks set by the terms of the grant competition.

 

It is expected to fund 1-2 projects (depending on the amounts), with the total grant amount for the projects 101 000 USD. The projects should be implemented within 12 months or less and start tentatively in September 2023.

 

Eligibility:

 

These are eligible to apply proposals:

• Non-profit organizations, Commercial organizations, Civil society organizations/non-governmental organizations, Analytical centers, Public and private educational institutions

 

Application deadline: June 15, 2023

 

Detailed information can be found at the following link: https://kz.usembassy.gov/ru/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/