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CFDA 90.500: International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations

To promote freedom and democracy and enhance understanding through multimedia communication of accurate, objective, and balanced news, information, and other programming about America and the world to audiences overseas.

Agency
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG
Assistance types
PROJECT GRANTS
Official listing
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Objectives

To promote freedom and democracy and enhance understanding through multimedia communication of accurate, objective, and balanced news, information, and other programming about America and the world to audiences overseas.

Eligible applicants

Grants are currently only available to three existing nonprofit organizations, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks as identified in authorizing or appropriations language. Grants are not available to State or local governments or the general public.

Financial assistance range

FY 2009 Range: $35,919 to $110,419; Average $79,558 FY 2010 Range: $37,228 to $112,601; Average $81,914 FY 2011 Range: $38,404 to $117,462; Average $83,808 (in thousands)

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.