Opportunity Information: Apply for H NOFO 18 101
The grant opportunity titled "Workshops for Journalists to Counter Disinformation in the Digital Age" (Funding Opportunity Number: H NOFO 18 101) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India. It is a discretionary funding opportunity intended to support practical, skills-based programming for media professionals dealing with misinformation and disinformation, especially in fast-moving digital environments where false or manipulated content can spread quickly.
At its core, the program aims to fund the organization and delivery of four workshops designed for print and electronic media personnel. The workshops are meant to equip participants with concrete tools and techniques to validate news sources and verify information, along with best practices for recognizing, countering, and responding to disinformation. In practical terms, this typically includes strengthening verification habits, improving source evaluation, and helping journalists develop workflows to reduce the risk of amplifying false narratives. The framing suggests an emphasis on applied training that journalists can use immediately in their reporting and editorial processes.
Funding is offered through either a cooperative agreement or a grant, which signals that selected recipients could receive standard grant support or, under a cooperative agreement, potentially work more closely with the agency during implementation. The activity categories listed span arts/cultural affairs, education, and science and technology/research and development, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of disinformation work, which often blends journalism practice with digital tools, media literacy, and sometimes technical approaches to verification.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. This means the program is oriented toward independent nonprofit implementers such as media development organizations, press associations, civil society groups, or nonprofits with expertise in training, journalism support, civic information integrity, or related areas.
The opportunity was created on April 27, 2018, with an original application closing date of June 27, 2018. The maximum funding amount per award (award ceiling) is $50,000. The notice also indicates an expectation of up to 20 awards, suggesting the agency anticipated supporting multiple implementers or projects, potentially across different regions, audiences, or workshop formats, as long as they met the objective of delivering four workshops that strengthen journalists ability to validate sources and counter disinformation effectively. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.040.Apply for H NOFO 18 101
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), education, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Workshops for Journalists to Counter Disinformation in the Digital Age" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2018. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Workshops for Journalists to Counter Disinformation in the Digital Age".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is H NOFO 18 101.
Which government office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to India.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support practical, skills-based programming that helps media professionals address misinformation and disinformation, particularly in fast-moving digital environments where false, misleading, or manipulated content can spread quickly.
What types of activities are expected to be funded?
The core activity described is the organization and delivery of four workshops for media professionals. The workshops are designed to provide concrete tools, techniques, and best practices for validating sources, verifying information, and recognizing and responding to disinformation.
How many workshops are required under this program?
The opportunity specifically calls for four workshops.
Who is the intended audience for the workshops?
The workshops are designed for print and electronic media personnel (media professionals working across traditional and digital-oriented formats).
What skills should participants gain from the workshops?
Based on the description, the workshops are meant to build applied skills such as:
- Validating news sources and improving source evaluation
- Verifying information and strengthening verification habits
- Recognizing disinformation tactics and patterns
- Countering and responding to disinformation in practical newsroom contexts
- Improving workflows to reduce the risk of amplifying false narratives
Is this opportunity competitive or discretionary?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instruments may be used for awards?
Funding may be provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this context?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement may involve the recipient working more closely with the agency during implementation, while a grant generally represents more standard grant support. (The specific level of involvement is not detailed beyond this.)
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling (maximum funding per award) is $50,000.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of up to 20 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations might be a fit for this opportunity?
Based on the eligibility and program description, likely applicants include nonprofits with experience in areas such as media development, journalism training, press support, civil society programming, civic information integrity, or related capacity-building work for media professionals.
What are the activity categories listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists activity categories that span:
- Arts/Cultural Affairs
- Education
- Science and Technology/Research and Development
This reflects the interdisciplinary nature of disinformation work, which can combine journalism practice with digital tools, media literacy approaches, and technical verification methods.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 27, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 27, 2018.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 19.040.
Does the description specify particular tools, platforms, or verification technologies to be used?
No. The description emphasizes practical tools and techniques for validation and verification, but it does not name specific platforms, software, or technical systems.
Does the opportunity specify where the workshops must take place?
The issuing office is the U.S. Mission to India, but the provided description does not explicitly state workshop locations or geographic requirements beyond that.
Does the opportunity describe a required workshop format (in-person vs. online)?
No. The notice calls for four workshops but does not specify whether they must be in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
Does the opportunity include additional program components beyond the four workshops?
In the information provided, the core deliverable is the delivery of four workshops. No additional required components are specified beyond the workshop-based training focus.
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