Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS PRISTINA FY21 06
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Kosovo, is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Independent Media Programming: Disinformation Assessment and Factchecking" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS PRISTINA FY21 06). The program is focused specifically on Kosovo and aims to strengthen the Albanian-language media environment by improving journalists' fact-checking capacity, building practical newsroom defenses against disinformation, and producing a clearer picture of how malign actors influence the information space. The overall intent is not only to train journalists, but also to pair that training with technology and research so the media sector has both the tools and the evidence needed to respond more effectively to false or manipulated narratives.
A central requirement of the project is a baseline assessment that maps the disinformation and misinformation landscape in Kosovo's Albanian-language media. The grant calls for research that distinguishes between disinformation driven by malign actors (including identification of sources and how their content spreads) and misinformation that occurs more organically due to weak verification practices or limited fact-checking capacity. Applicants are expected to explain how they will measure the problem, what methods they will use to identify malign sources, and how they will track amplification patterns, such as how questionable claims move through outlets or social channels and end up being repeated or normalized.
Another core objective is the use of technology partnerships to help journalists verify information before it is published or amplified. The Embassy is explicitly looking for proposals that work with Kosovo-based technology partner or partners that have already developed automated software capable of helping identify source content and flag potential mis- or disinformation. In other words, the program is not just about generic media literacy workshops; it is about integrating existing local technical solutions into newsroom workflows so verification happens earlier and more consistently, ideally using standardized attribution practices so audiences can better understand where information comes from and how it has been vetted.
Training is a major component and needs to be practical and newsroom-oriented. Proposals should include structured training activities for Albanian-language journalists that cover how to identify and prevent the spread of disinformation, how to avoid accidental misinformation through stronger fact-checking routines, and how to use the automated tools provided through the technology partnership. The grant also expects applicants to help journalists implement improved screening and verification practices inside their organizations, suggesting an emphasis on sustainable change rather than one-off sessions.
Beyond research and training, the opportunity expects active outreach and communication of findings. Applicants must propose training, innovative engagements, and messaging campaigns aimed at informing Kosovo media partners, government stakeholders, and other relevant audiences about the results of the baseline assessment. This implies deliverables like briefings, public-facing materials, events, or targeted campaigns that translate the assessment into actionable awareness and, ideally, changes in behavior among media producers and consumers.
Monitoring and evaluation is not optional and must be budgeted and clearly explained. Proposals are expected to include a detailed plan for how success will be measured, what challenges will be tracked, and how learning will be captured during implementation. The Embassy specifically asks for a logic framework and a clear list of expected outputs and outcomes, meaning applicants should be prepared to define concrete deliverables (for example, number of journalists trained, number of outlets adopting the tools, number of assessments published) and measurable results (such as improved verification practices, reduced amplification of false claims, or stronger attribution standards).
Finally, applicants are expected to include a robust media plan and coordinate publicity with the Embassy's Public Affairs Section, including sharing online activities and posts. This signals that the program values visibility and public engagement, and that funded organizations should be ready to communicate progress and results through digital channels. Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $100,000, an expectation of two awards, and the CFDA number 19.900. The opportunity was originally posted April 6, 2021, with an original closing date of May 31, 2021, and it is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kosovo.Apply for PAS PRISTINA FY21 06
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kosovo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Independent Media Programming: Disinformation Assessment and Factchecking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 06, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Independent Media Programming: Disinformation Assessment and Factchecking".
Who is offering and administering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Kosovo, and it is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kosovo.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS PRISTINA FY21 06.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.900.
Where is the program focused geographically?
The program is focused specifically on Kosovo.
Which media segment is the program primarily targeting?
The program aims to strengthen the Albanian-language media environment in Kosovo.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen independent media by combining research, newsroom-oriented training, and technology partnerships to improve fact-checking, build practical defenses against disinformation, and develop a clearer picture of how malign actors influence the information space.
Is the program only about training journalists?
No. Training is a major component, but the program also requires a baseline assessment of the disinformation landscape, integration of automated verification tools through local technology partners, and outreach and communication to share findings with media, government stakeholders, and other relevant audiences.
What is the required baseline assessment?
A central requirement is a baseline assessment that maps the disinformation and misinformation landscape in Kosovo's Albanian-language media.
What must the baseline assessment distinguish between?
The assessment must distinguish between:
- Disinformation driven by malign actors (including identifying sources and how their content spreads), and
- Misinformation that occurs more organically due to weak verification practices or limited fact-checking capacity.
What does the opportunity expect applicants to explain about measuring the problem?
Applicants are expected to explain how they will measure the problem, what methods they will use to identify malign sources, and how they will track amplification patterns, such as how questionable claims move through outlets or social channels and become repeated or normalized.
What are "amplification patterns" in the context of this program?
Amplification patterns refer to how questionable claims spread, for example by moving through media outlets or social channels and then being repeated, amplified, or normalized in broader coverage and public conversation.
What role does technology play in this grant?
Technology is a core objective. The program expects partnerships that help journalists verify information before it is published or amplified, using automated software to identify source content and flag potential mis- or disinformation.
Are proposals expected to include a Kosovo-based technology partner?
Yes. The Embassy is explicitly looking for proposals that work with Kosovo-based technology partner or partners that have already developed automated software capable of helping identify source content and flag potential mis- or disinformation.
Does the opportunity emphasize building new tools or using existing solutions?
Based on the description, it emphasizes integrating existing local technical solutions into newsroom workflows, rather than proposing only generic training or purely conceptual approaches.
What kinds of training activities are expected?
Training must be practical and newsroom-oriented, and should include structured activities covering:
- How to identify and prevent the spread of disinformation
- How to avoid accidental misinformation through stronger fact-checking routines
- How to use the automated tools provided through the technology partnership
Is the program aiming for one-off workshops or longer-term change?
The opportunity emphasizes sustainable change. Applicants are expected to help journalists implement improved screening and verification practices inside their organizations, not just participate in one-time sessions.
What outreach and communications are required beyond training and research?
Applicants must propose training, innovative engagements, and messaging campaigns to inform Kosovo media partners, government stakeholders, and other relevant audiences about the baseline assessment results. This suggests deliverables like briefings, public-facing materials, events, or targeted campaigns that translate findings into actionable awareness.
Who are the intended audiences for sharing the baseline assessment findings?
The opportunity specifically mentions informing Kosovo media partners, government stakeholders, and other relevant audiences.
What are the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) expectations?
M&E is required, must be budgeted, and must be clearly explained. Proposals are expected to include a detailed plan for how success will be measured, what challenges will be tracked, and how learning will be captured during implementation.
Is a logic framework required?
Yes. The Embassy specifically asks for a logic framework and a clear list of expected outputs and outcomes.
What examples of outputs and outcomes does the opportunity suggest?
The description points to examples such as:
- Outputs: number of journalists trained, number of outlets adopting tools, number of assessments published
- Outcomes: improved verification practices, reduced amplification of false claims, stronger attribution standards
What is meant by "standardized attribution practices" in this opportunity?
It refers to using consistent practices that help audiences understand where information comes from and how it has been vetted, supported by integrating verification tools earlier in newsroom workflows.
Is a media plan required?
Yes. Applicants are expected to include a robust media plan.
Does the program require coordination on publicity?
Yes. Funded organizations are expected to coordinate publicity with the Embassy's Public Affairs Section, including sharing online activities and posts.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of two awards.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 6, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 31, 2021.
What is the project ultimately trying to achieve for Kosovo's media environment?
It aims to equip the Albanian-language media sector with both tools (through technology partnerships and newsroom adoption) and evidence (through the baseline assessment and amplification tracking) so journalists and outlets can respond more effectively to false or manipulated narratives.
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