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Federal Expired GRANTS-GOV-363739

Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda

U.S. Mission to Panama (DOS) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Panama for the science & technology sector. Funding is $25K–$120K. Eligible applicants: Individuals; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status wi. The application deadline is September 13, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$25K–$120K
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Expired

About this program

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Panama announces an open competition to design and implement a program to strengthen Panamanian journalists’ English language proficiency, applied AI skills, and digital media literacy in order to counter disinformation and advance a more informed public discourse.Panama’s media environment faces growing challenges from disinformation and external influence campaigns that threaten reliable public discourse. This one-year program combines advanced English language instruction with applied artificial intelligence (AI) training and digital media literacy skills, enabling participants to access credible English-language sources, evaluate information critically, and use emerging technologies responsibly in their reporting.By the program’s end, participants will demonstrate improved English proficiency and enhanced digital literacy, enabling them to engage with U.S. expertise and global media resources. They will also apply these skills to identify manipulated media, AI-generated content, and disinformation, and to use fact-checking and verification techniques, effectively strengthening their credibility as trusted, reliable messengers for their communities.This initiative directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by countering anti-American propaganda and building resilience against digital disinformation threats, fostering a more informed public discourse in Panama and reinforcing trust in credible, fact-based reporting aligned with U.S. interests in the region.

Who can apply

Individuals; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PDS-PAN-FY26-02. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source