Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS PRISTINA FY21 04
The U.S. Embassy in Kosovo (Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kosovo) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity called "Independent Media Programming: Cyber Security and Resilience" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS PRISTINA FY21 04) to support a pilot program that improves the cybersecurity and overall resilience of independent media outlets in Kosovo. The central idea is to protect and strengthen the online presence of independent media organizations (such as news portals and related digital infrastructure) by pairing them with trusted, ethical "white hat" hackers who can proactively test systems, identify vulnerabilities, and help media partners fix weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them. The Embassy frames this as a media freedom issue: stronger cyber defenses help independent outlets stay online, protect sources and data, and reduce the risk of intimidation, disruption, or compromise.
The program has two core objectives. First, it aims to strengthen the cyber defenses of independent Kosovo media outlets, specifically targeting their online presences and portals, in order to support a freer and more resilient media environment. Second, it focuses on building the capacity of Kosovo-based ethical hackers and ethical hacker organizations. This capacity building is not limited to technical skills like vulnerability discovery and remediation; it also emphasizes the ability to communicate clearly with non-technical media staff and the wider public. Applicants are expected to help ethical hackers improve how they explain risks, prevention steps, and the real-world implications of cyber intrusions, especially the ways malign actors can gain access to sensitive information or critical systems.
Proposals are expected to meet several practical requirements to be considered strong and responsive. Applicants should already have, or credibly demonstrate access to, a network of ethical hackers capable of testing media partners' online infrastructure. They must also secure participation from at least 5 to 10 influential media outlets that are willing to engage in the pilot. The Embassy is looking for innovative project components that train and equip media partners to recognize threats, respond effectively to incidents, and fortify their systems over time. Beyond the direct partnerships, proposals should include innovative communication strategies and public-facing campaigns that raise awareness of cybersecurity threats among other independent media organizations and broader audiences in Kosovo, extending the impact beyond the initial set of partners.
The solicitation places significant emphasis on monitoring and evaluation. Applicants are expected to budget appropriately for M and E and to explain in detail how progress and results will be tracked. This includes describing the approach for assessing both successes and challenges, explaining how "program success" will be defined and measured, and providing a logic framework (logframe) along with a clear list of expected outputs and outcomes. In addition, applicants should propose a robust media plan to publicize or disseminate program activities and results, and awardees should plan to share relevant online activities and posts with the Embassy's Public Affairs Section (PAS), suggesting that visibility and strategic communications are an important part of implementation.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.900, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an expectation of making two awards. The opportunity was created on April 6, 2021, with an original closing date of May 31, 2021. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere, indicating that prospective applicants needed to consult the full notice and any related documents for specifics on who may apply and what documentation is required. Overall, the grant is designed as a targeted, partnership-driven cybersecurity effort that combines hands-on technical hardening of media systems with education, communication, and measurable results that can demonstrate improved resilience in Kosovo's independent media sector.Apply for PAS PRISTINA FY21 04
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kosovo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Independent Media Programming: Cyber Security and Resilience" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 06, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2021. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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