Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CMR FY22 05
The Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cameroon, Embassy in Yaounde) grant opportunity seeking a U.S.-based NGO or non-profit organization to design and run a short, intensive leadership exchange in the United States for Cameroonian professionals. The project responds to the growing challenge of sophisticated fake news and coordinated disinformation campaigns in Cameroon and across Africa, especially as digital platforms expand the speed and reach of misleading content. The program is built around practical learning on how disinformation works, how it spreads, and what tools and approaches can be used to identify, analyze, and counter it, with an emphasis on investigative journalism, fact-checking, myth-busting, and ethical reporting in complex information environments.
The funded organization will implement a 10-day, in-person exchange program for up to 10 Cameroonian delegates who will be selected by the U.S. Embassy. The exchange is meant for current and rising leaders, with a priority age range of 25 to 40, drawn from diverse regions of Cameroon and representing a mix of sectors such as media, academia, civil society, and government. The overall intent is to strengthen participants ability to distinguish credible information from propaganda, deepen their understanding of how the United States counters foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation, and create direct engagement between Cameroonian participants and relevant American counterparts through seminars, workshops, site visits, and related professional exchanges.
Key expected learning themes include the serious societal impact of disinformation on domestic audiences, the roles different institutions play in countering deceptive content (including government agencies, NGOs, universities, traditional media, and social media platforms), and strategies that build public awareness and resilience. Participants are expected to examine practical methods for detecting and debunking false narratives, explore how influence operations are designed, and consider how professional standards and responsible reporting can reduce the spread of misleading claims while maintaining credibility and public trust.
The grantee carries substantial operational responsibility. The selected U.S. organization must design the full agenda and implement the exchange, manage all logistics, and cover travel planning and costs, including international airfare to the United States and any domestic travel required during the program. The grantee must also conduct a needs assessment and run pre- and post-program evaluations to measure participant learning and the overall impact of the exchange. Because participants may be francophone, the program must include French interpretation throughout as needed. In addition, the grantee must administer a follow-on small grants component of up to $20,000 (included within the overall project budget) to support a subset or group of participants in carrying out a related project after they return to Cameroon. The grantee is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating that small grants activity to ensure it aligns with the theme of countering disinformation and produces measurable outcomes. The program must also be delivered in a way that complies with COVID-19 prevention requirements.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity is listed as discretionary and falls under CFDA 19.040. Applications were due by August 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Yaounde time, and proposals were to be submitted by email to pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based NGOs or non-profit organizations, as specified in the full announcement referenced in the related documents.
The notice also clearly lists activities that are not eligible for funding. The grant cannot be used for scholarships for study in the United States, paying for conference attendance, or general study tours that are not part of the structured exchange described. It also excludes activities that are inherently political or appear partisan, construction projects, programs that support specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, and cash prizes for participants. The focus is on a structured professional exchange with clear learning objectives, careful monitoring and evaluation, and a practical follow-on component that helps participants apply what they learned once back in Cameroon.Apply for PAS CMR FY22 05
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program" 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 Jul 05, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2022. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity (U.S. Mission to Cameroon, Embassy in Yaounde) that funds a U.S.-based NGO or non-profit organization to design and implement a short, intensive leadership exchange in the United States for Cameroonian professionals focused on countering disinformation.
What problem is this program designed to address?
The program responds to the growing challenge of sophisticated fake news and coordinated disinformation campaigns in Cameroon and across Africa, particularly as digital platforms increase the speed and reach of misleading content.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Cameroon (Embassy in Yaounde).
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based NGOs or non-profit organizations, as specified in the full announcement referenced in the related documents.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040.
What is the core activity the grantee must implement?
The grantee must implement a 10-day, in-person leadership exchange program in the United States.
How many participants will take part in the exchange?
The exchange is for up to 10 Cameroonian delegates.
Who selects the Cameroonian delegates?
The delegates will be selected by the U.S. Embassy.
What types of professionals is the program intended for?
The exchange is intended for current and rising leaders from Cameroon, drawn from diverse regions and representing a mix of sectors such as media, academia, civil society, and government.
Is there an age priority for participants?
Yes. The program prioritizes participants in the 25 to 40 age range.
Where will the exchange take place?
The exchange will take place in the United States and is required to be in-person.
How long is the exchange program?
The exchange program is 10 days long.
What learning topics are expected to be covered?
Expected learning themes include how disinformation works and spreads; the societal impact of disinformation; methods to identify, analyze, and counter deceptive content; and practical approaches such as investigative journalism, fact-checking, myth-busting, and ethical reporting in complex information environments.
What kinds of activities should be included in the exchange agenda?
The exchange is expected to include seminars, workshops, site visits, and related professional exchanges that create direct engagement between Cameroonian participants and relevant American counterparts.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for participants?
The intent is to strengthen participants ability to distinguish credible information from propaganda, deepen understanding of how the United States counters foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation, and support strategies that build public awareness and resilience.
What institutions or stakeholders may be relevant to include in the program design?
The notice highlights the roles of government agencies, NGOs, universities, traditional media, and social media platforms in countering disinformation, implying these types of stakeholders may be relevant for engagement during the exchange.
What operational responsibilities does the grantee have?
The grantee must design the full agenda, implement the exchange, manage all logistics, and cover travel planning and costs, including international airfare to the United States and any domestic travel required during the program.
Is the grantee responsible for monitoring and evaluation?
Yes. The grantee must conduct a needs assessment and run pre- and post-program evaluations to measure participant learning and the overall impact of the exchange.
Are language services required?
Yes. Because participants may be francophone, the program must include French interpretation throughout as needed.
Is there a follow-on component after the U.S. exchange?
Yes. The grantee must administer a follow-on small grants component to support a subset or group of participants in carrying out a related project after they return to Cameroon.
How much funding is allocated for the follow-on small grants component?
The small grants component can be up to $20,000 and is included within the overall project budget.
What is the grantees role in the follow-on small grants activity?
The grantee is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating the small grants activity to ensure it aligns with the theme of countering disinformation and produces measurable outcomes.
Are there any COVID-19 requirements?
Yes. The program must be delivered in a way that complies with COVID-19 prevention requirements.
What activities are explicitly not eligible for funding under this grant?
The notice states the grant cannot be used for scholarships for study in the United States, paying for conference attendance, or general study tours that are not part of the structured exchange described. It also excludes inherently political or partisan activities, construction projects, programs that support specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, and cash prizes for participants.
Does this grant fund scholarships to study in the United States?
No. Scholarships for study in the United States are listed as not eligible for funding.
Can funds be used to pay for conference attendance?
No. Paying for conference attendance is listed as not eligible for funding.
Does the opportunity support general study tours?
No. General study tours that are not part of the structured exchange described are not eligible for funding.
Can the project include political or partisan activities?
No. Activities that are inherently political or appear partisan are listed as not eligible.
Can grant funds be used for construction?
No. Construction projects are listed as not eligible for funding.
Can the program support specific religious activities?
No. Programs that support specific religious activities are listed as not eligible for funding.
Can the funds be used for fundraising campaigns?
No. Fundraising campaigns are listed as not eligible for funding.
Are cash prizes for participants allowed?
No. Cash prizes for participants are listed as not eligible for funding.
What is the submission deadline stated in the notice?
Applications were due by August 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Yaounde time.
How were proposals required to be submitted?
Proposals were to be submitted by email to pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov.
What is the overall emphasis of the program design?
The focus is on a structured professional exchange with clear learning objectives, careful monitoring and evaluation, and a practical follow-on component that helps participants apply what they learned after returning to Cameroon.
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