Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CMR FY21 05
The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, under the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cameroon), is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Celebrating Excellence in Journalism" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS CMR FY21 05). The program is intended to support a national initiative that identifies, highlights, and publicly celebrates high-quality, ethical journalism in Cameroon, most likely through an award ceremony or a similar recognition program. A key expectation is that all regions of the country are represented equally, with no single priority region, so the effort should be designed to be national in reach and visibility rather than concentrated in one area.
At its core, the opportunity aims to strengthen journalism standards by rewarding good work and making professional ethics more visible and valued. The objectives focus on promoting ethical, high-quality journalism by drawing positive attention to examples of excellence and recognizing best practices already being demonstrated in the field. The program is also meant to encourage journalists who are already producing strong work to keep going, while educating both the public and media professionals about what credible, responsible journalism looks like. Another major goal is to create role models, particularly for younger journalists and journalism students, showing that high standards are achievable even in challenging professional environments.
The funded program can recognize journalists, bloggers, and media outlets, and it can include multiple award categories spanning a wide range of reporting themes. Suggested topics include democracy, human rights, corruption and governance, COVID-19 coverage, other health reporting beyond коронавирус, regional security, gender issues, press freedom, and environmental reporting such as illegal mining or poaching. Applicants are expected to propose a structure that is credible and fair, including clear evaluation criteria aligned with widely accepted industry standards for journalistic excellence, quality, and ethics. The overall emphasis is on journalism that informs and educates citizens so they can participate effectively in society.
A central requirement is a transparent and inclusive process for submitting or nominating entries, alongside the establishment of a credible judging panel. Judges may include Cameroonian and/or American professionals and can draw from working media practitioners and/or academic journalism lecturers. The application should also include a dedicated category recognizing student journalists who demonstrate strong mastery of best practices at an early stage, reinforcing the pipeline of ethical and skilled future reporters.
In terms of funding and logistics, the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies active engagement or coordination with the funder during implementation. The award ceiling is USD 25,000, with one expected award. Prizes may include cash, but cash should not be the only or dominant form of recognition. The award package should be meaningful enough to convey prestige and seriousness, reinforcing the idea that ethical, professional journalism is respected and can be rewarded. The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2020, with an original closing date of March 10, 2021, and it is associated with CFDA number 19.040.Apply for PAS CMR FY21 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 "Celebrating Excellence in Journalism" 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 Dec 22, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 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 $25,000.00 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): Celebrating Excellence in Journalism (PAS CMR FY21 05)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Celebrating Excellence in Journalism".
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, under the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cameroon).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS CMR FY21 05.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support a national initiative that identifies, highlights, and publicly celebrates high-quality, ethical journalism in Cameroon, most likely through an award ceremony or a similar recognition program.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the opportunity description, the program aims to:
- Promote ethical, high-quality journalism by drawing attention to examples of excellence.
- Recognize and reinforce best practices already being demonstrated in the field.
- Encourage journalists who are producing strong work to continue in challenging professional environments.
- Educate the public and media professionals about what credible and responsible journalism looks like.
- Create role models for younger journalists and journalism students by showing that high standards are achievable.
Is the program required to be national in scope?
Yes. A key expectation is that all regions of Cameroon are represented equally, with no single priority region. The effort should be designed to be national in reach and visibility, rather than concentrated in one area.
What kinds of recognition activities are envisioned?
The opportunity anticipates an award ceremony or a similar public recognition program intended to celebrate high-quality, ethical journalism.
Who can be recognized by the program?
The funded program can recognize journalists, bloggers, and media outlets.
Can the program include multiple award categories?
Yes. The opportunity allows for multiple award categories and notes that categories may span a wide range of reporting themes.
What reporting themes or topics can award categories cover?
Suggested topics include:
- Democracy
- Human rights
- Corruption and governance
- COVID-19 coverage
- Other health reporting beyond COVID-19
- Regional security
- Gender issues
- Press freedom
- Environmental reporting (for example, illegal mining or poaching)
What standards should be used to judge excellence?
Applicants are expected to propose a structure that is credible and fair, including clear evaluation criteria aligned with widely accepted industry standards for journalistic excellence, quality, and ethics.
What is emphasized about the type of journalism being rewarded?
The overall emphasis is on journalism that informs and educates citizens so they can participate effectively in society, while reflecting strong professional ethics and quality.
Does the program require a transparent way to submit or nominate entries?
Yes. A central requirement is a transparent and inclusive process for submitting entries or nominating work for consideration.
Is a judging panel required?
Yes. The opportunity calls for the establishment of a credible judging panel.
Who can serve as judges?
Judges may include Cameroonian and/or American professionals and can draw from working media practitioners and/or academic journalism lecturers.
Is there a requirement to include student journalists?
Yes. The application should include a dedicated category recognizing student journalists who demonstrate strong mastery of best practices at an early stage.
Why is a student journalist category included?
The description frames this as a way to reinforce the pipeline of ethical and skilled future reporters, and to highlight role models for younger journalists and journalism students.
What is the award instrument type?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
The opportunity notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies active engagement or coordination with the funder during implementation.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 25,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates one expected award.
Can prizes include cash?
Yes. Prizes may include cash, but cash should not be the only or dominant form of recognition.
What is expected regarding the nature of the award package?
The award package should be meaningful enough to convey prestige and seriousness, reinforcing the idea that ethical, professional journalism is respected and can be rewarded.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2020.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is March 10, 2021.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.040.
What is the core idea behind the initiative?
At its core, the initiative is designed to strengthen journalism standards by rewarding good work and making professional ethics more visible and valued through public recognition of excellence.
Does the program prioritize any specific region of Cameroon?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that there is no single priority region, and that all regions should be represented equally.
Is the program limited only to traditional media journalists?
No. The opportunity states that the program can recognize journalists, bloggers, and media outlets.
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