Promoting Local Polish Media Coverage of Ukrainians Returning and Rebuilding

Description

1) Objective

The Public Diplomacy Section of U.S. Consulate General Krakow seeks to promote in-depth reporting by local and regional Polish media of the return of Ukrainian families from Poland to Ukraine and their social and physical rebuilding efforts, particularly those built on partnerships between Poles and Ukrainians. The goal of this funding opportunity is to promote: public understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Ukrainians; public interest in Ukrainian efforts to return and rebuild; and the enduring impact of support provided by Polish society to Ukrainian refugees. This effort builds on the success of many Polish news organizations to provide in-depth war coverage and localized content from Ukraine, and the country’s rich tradition of high-quality journalism in conflict zones. The project seeks to expand the reach of such reporting to new audiences and provide diverse perspectives to established audiences.

This project will support training and content production, tailored to Polish journalists. On a competitive basis, the project will provide small grants for Polish journalists to develop and execute reporting on the return of refugees from Poland and rebuilding efforts. Measures of success will include qualitative and quantitative analysis of the quality and reach of reports generated by participating journalists.

2) Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, not-for-profit media organizations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations Organizations must be based in either Poland or the United States. Organizations based in other countries should not apply. Organizations based in the United States should present evidence of a relationship with a local partner operating in Poland as part of their proposals.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Poland.

4) Budget

Organizations may apply for up to $50,000.

5) Application

Applications are due no later than Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Central European Time (GMT +2). Applications submitted after this date will be ineligible for consideration.