Build Misinformation Resiliency by Empowering Youth

$40,000 - $75,000
Applications Due: Closed
Federal
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka)

Description

Executive Summary:The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo is seeking proposals to establish and support a network of youth clubs across Sri Lanka aimed at enhancing skills in fact-checking, debating, discerning misinformation, and promoting media literacy. These clubs will provide young Sri Lankans with the opportunity to learn top-notch speaking and discerning skills thereby developing misinformation resiliency skills through classroom exercises, hands-on workshops, and competitions. The aim is to offer a structured yet flexible format for members to learn to identify, analyze, and discern false information using evidence-based methods, fostering critical thinking and informed citizenship. Proposals should outline how the grantee will establish and train a network of administrators, who will then manage youth-oriented clubs in multiple locations across Sri Lanka, utilizing skill building sessions, case studies, and various engagements. The goal of this program is to support the development of the next generation of Sri Lankan youth debaters, fact-checkers, critical thinkers, and public speakers.

Eligibility

States
All
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education

Funding

Program Funding
$75,000
Award Ceiling
$75,000
Award Floor
$40,000
Award Count
1

Timing

Posted Date
August 01, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
August 30, 2024

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
Federal
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