U.S. Embassy Funding Opportunity: Independent TV Broadcasting Signal Digitization

The U.S. Embassy invites Moldovan independent television outlets to submit applications to the Program for the Digitization of Terrestrial Broadcasting to assist in covering the costs of transmitting their broadcasts on the digital multiplex.  This program has the aim of strengthening independent media and their broadcasting coverage across the Republic of Moldova.

The U.S. Embassy will consider awarding grants ranging from $50,000 to $120,000. Any requests outside of these limits will not be considered. Please read section C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION about requirements and criteria.

Total budget for the competition: $500,000

Assistance Instruments: Grants or Fixed Amount Awards

Maximum period of performance: 24 months

Eligibility is limited to independent television outlets officially registered and licensed to broadcast in the Republic of Moldova and not affiliated with elected or appointed government or political party officials or their family members, and not affiliated with individuals or groups designated by U.S. officials for being involved with significant corruption or their family members.

A complete application must contain the following mandatory elements:

• Application Format in MS Word format (available for download)
• Detailed Budget in MS Excel format (available for download)
• Full Text Notice of Funding Opportunity (available for download)

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact:

Valeriu Turea

Media and Grants Assistant

TureaVV@state.gov

+373 22 85-17-09