Opportunity Information: Apply for SMK80017PAS03
The Media Internship Program (Funding Opportunity Number SMK80017PAS03) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to Macedonia, specifically through the U.S. Embassy in Skopje Public Affairs Section. Its purpose is to fund the design and delivery of a structured media internship program aimed at mid-career journalists from the Republic of Macedonia. The core idea is to give experienced journalists a practical, hands-on professional development experience through internships, likely hosted by media organizations or related institutions, with the broader public diplomacy goal of strengthening professional standards, skills, and connections in Macedonian journalism.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. Applicants should be prepared for active coordination with the Embassy, regular communication, and alignment with program objectives as the internship program is planned and carried out. The funding activity category is listed as "Other" (with clarification referenced in the original posting), signaling that the program may not fit neatly into a standard grant category like education or public health, even though it clearly centers on training and professional exchange.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education under the stated eligibility field. While the short description mentions educational institutions, the eligibility line provided specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, so an interested university would typically need to participate in another role (for example, as a partner) unless the full solicitation text allowed otherwise. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.900, which is commonly associated with Department of State public diplomacy programs.
From a competitive standpoint, the Embassy is looking for applicants that can demonstrate strong, proven expertise in media training and professional development programming. This is not framed as a first-time pilot for an organization that is still building capacity; the solicitation explicitly calls for demonstrated experience in developing and implementing media training programs. In addition, applicants with a broad pool of media contacts and established relationships with potential media host institutions are considered especially strong candidates. In practical terms, this means the proposing organization should already have credible pathways to place interns in reputable host outlets or institutions, and should be able to show that those relationships are real and workable rather than speculative.
The award information indicates a single expected award, with an award ceiling of $90,000. This suggests a relatively focused program size and a competitive selection where only one organization will be chosen to implement the entire internship initiative. The opportunity was created on May 31, 2017, with an original closing date of August 1, 2017, which places it as a time-limited competition from that period.
Overall, the grant supports an Embassy-partnered internship and training pipeline for mid-career Macedonian journalists, implemented by an experienced U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit capable of arranging quality host placements and delivering a well-managed program under a cooperative agreement structure, with up to $90,000 available for one award.Apply for SMK80017PAS03
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Macedonia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Media Internship Program" 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 May 31, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 2017. (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 $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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