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Request for Applications (RFA) for USAID Media Program: Legal Assistance

Request for Applications (RFA) for USAID Media Program: Legal Assistance

PUBLIC NOTICE 

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) 

For USAID Media Program 

 

Issuance Date: 5/1/2024 

Closing Date: 05/21/2023 

 

I. SUMMARY: 

The USAID Media Program is a five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the International Research and Exchange Board (IREX).  The USAID Media Program supports a vibrant, resilient, networked media sector that provides Georgia’s citizens and diverse communities with the civically relevant, fact-based independent information they need to build a more just, prosperous, and inclusive society. 

II. PURPOSE: 

Under the USAID Georgian Media Program, IREX is seeking applications from organizations with a strong background in offering qualified legal assistance to journalists and media outlets. 

Please click here to download the Request for Application (RFA) and application. 

III. LOCATION OF ACTIVITIES: 

The geographic focus under consideration includes the following countries for regional activities: Georgia. 

IV. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: 

  1. Preserve and strengthen an enabling environment that fosters press freedom and access to information 
  2. Increased business innovation and viability of media outlets 
  3. Increase the availability of civically relevant, fact-based, independent sources of information 

V. APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

The applicant / application must meet the following requirements: 

  • Be officially registered and working in compliance with all applicable civil and fiscal regulations, including, but not limited to pertinent local laws and status.   
  • Meet the projects objectives and principles 
  • Proven experience providing legal assistance (advice and representation) to journalists and media organizations is required. 
  • Must have experienced media lawyers on staff.  
  • Applicant is not a debarred organization.  
  • Must be located in Georgia, with regional offices.   

Types of Subawardees Eligible:  

  • Non-US Nongovernment Organizations (Non-US NGOs) 
  • Professional Associations 

VI. COST SHARE REQUIREMENTS: 

Not applicable.  

VII. AWARD INFORMATION: 

Subject to the availability of funds, IREX expects to award one Cost Reimbursable Subaward to qualified legal organizations. The total amount available is $30,000. The expected duration of IREX’s support or the period of performance is 12 months. 

IREX reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. Further, IREX reserves the right to make no awards as a result of this RFA.