Strengthening Independent Media in Central America to Uncover Crime and Corruption

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to strengthen independent media entities and their members as well as local organizations that will support independent media in Central America. This project will assist in conducting better investigations and provide fact-based reporting on crime and corruption through an evolving media landscape to inform populations and hold power-holders accountable, improving transparency and accountability in Central America.

● U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ● U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code. ● Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ● Foreign-based educational institutions.

FabricoSL@state.gov; StarrND@state.gov