Infrastructure for Life: Strengthening Reporting Capacity in the Philippines

The Global Engagement Center (GEC) at the Department of State announces Infrastructure for Life: Strengthening Reporting Capacity in the Philippines, an open competition for organizations to submit application to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity of journalists, journalism students, and civil society to identify, expose and report on predatory lending practices, environmental degradations, and irresponsible development associated with a number of previously completed, ongoing or planned infrastructure projects in the Philippines.

The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600.