Investigative Journalism Training on IUU Fishing and Illicit Trafficking
Agency: U.S. Mission to Senegal
- 19.989 -- State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will train regional journalists in investigative journalism specific to combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products.
Projects should increase public awareness by training at least 18 journalists from Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal, via a one-time multiple day training in Senegal, in investigative journalism specific to IUU fishing and trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products. Projects should include the selection of participants and all logistics necessary to attend the training. Training must be delivered with interpretation in English, French and Portuguese. Written course material must also be provided in the designated three languages.
Projects should be designed to achieve the following:
Objective 1: Provide journalists an in-depth understanding of the impact and trends related to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and the illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products.
Objective 2: Provide journalists techniques and best practices to publish or produce written or audio-visual products as well as effective methods to release information.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
For Inquiries: Aysa Miller, U.S. Embassy Dakar
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01_Questions_and_Answers_-_21_AUG_2023.pdf | DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01 Questions and Answers - 21 AUG 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 04:33 PM UTC |
| Budget_Guidance_and_Template_for_New_Awards_FY2023.xlsx | Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards (FY2023) | Jul 28, 2023 11:50 AM UTC |
| SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf | SF424_4_0-V4.0 | Jul 28, 2023 11:50 AM UTC |
| Investigative_Journalism_Training_Draft_Scope_of_Work_SOW.docx | Investigative Journalism Training Draft Scope of Work (SOW) | Jul 28, 2023 11:49 AM UTC |
| 2023_PERFORMANCE_MONITORING_AND_EVALUATION_NARRATIVE_AND_PLAN_PMENP_TEMPLATE.docx | 2023 PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION NARRATIVE AND PLAN PMENP TEMPLATE | Jul 28, 2023 11:49 AM UTC |
| SF424B-V1.1.pdf | SF424B-V1.1 | Jul 28, 2023 11:51 AM UTC |
| Investigative_Journalism_Training_NOFO_-_DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01.pdf | nvestigative Journalism Training NOFO - DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01 | Jul 28, 2023 11:49 AM UTC |
| 2023_BUDGET_NARRATIVE_TEMPLATE.docx | 2023 BUDGET NARRATIVE TEMPLATE | Jul 28, 2023 11:50 AM UTC |
| SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf | SFLLL_2_0-V2.0 | Jul 28, 2023 11:51 AM UTC |
| 2023_NOFO_APPLICATION_PACKAGE_CHECKLIST_-_OVERSEAS.docx | 2023 NOFO APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST - OVERSEAS | Jul 28, 2023 11:52 AM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF424A-V1.0 | Jul 28, 2023 11:51 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 27, 2023
Award
$250,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$200,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DOS-DKR-ESF5-FY23-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that will train regional journalists in investigative journalism specific to combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and illicit trafficking of humans, wildlife and forestry products.
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 28, 2023
Archive date:
September 27, 2023
