Call for Proposals – Workshops to Stop the Spread of mis/disinformation
🏛 U.S. Mission to Cambodia
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to counter mis/disinformation and promote media literacy in Cambodia. The U.S. Mission to Cambodia administers this program to support workshops and public engagement activities that educate communities about identifying and combating false information. Eligible applicants typically include local NGOs, educational institutions, media organizations, and community-based organizations registered in Cambodia or with demonstrated presence there. Activities may include workshop design and delivery, training materials development, community outreach, and public awareness campaigns focused on media literacy and information integrity. Geographic scope is limited to Cambodia and priority may be given to organizations with established community networks and experience working in this issue area.
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Key dates
- Aug 9, 2022 Applications open
- Sep 14, 2022 Application deadline
- Oct 1, 2022 Award announced
- Oct 1, 2022 Project start
Program description
This is a Public Affairs Section’s small grant opportunity, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Please carefully follow the instructions below.
- Project Description: PAS Phnom Penh proposes a program to teach Cambodian youth to stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation online, especially on Facebook, the country’s leading social media platform. Unethical news sites, paid bloggers, and sophisticated videos masquerading as legitimate news have found fertile ground on Facebook in Cambodia. The project will help young Cambodians to “Stop, Reflect, and Verify” before sharing information online. The program will have three components: in-person train-the-trainers (ToT) sessions, an online training module, and social media promotion.
- The project to counter misinformation and disinformation will increase respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the freedom of expression and the press, by increasing the participants’ media literacy and their capacity to verify sources of information.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Cover letter or executive summary
- Project narrative or detailed proposal (goals, activities, methodology, timeline)
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity statement and background
- Proof of legal registration (for Cambodian organizations)
- Letters of partnership or support from collaborating organizations
- Brief CVs of key implementing staff/trainers
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Evidence of prior experience in media literacy or counter-disinformation work
Program contact
- 👤 Amparo Garcia Grantor
- 📧 PASExchanges@state.gov
- 📞 855-23728000
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Typically, registered Cambodian NGOs, educational institutions, media organizations, and community groups with demonstrated capacity and presence in Cambodia. U.S. entities may also be eligible if working directly with Cambodian partners. Check with the U.S. Mission to Cambodia for specific eligibility requirements.
What types of activities does this grant support?
Funding supports workshops, trainings, and public awareness campaigns designed to educate the public about recognizing and countering mis/disinformation. Activities may include curriculum development, trainer workshops, community forums, and media literacy programs.
Is there a funding range for awards?
The specific funding amounts are not specified in available materials. Contact the U.S. Mission to Cambodia directly for expected award amounts and whether this is a single grant or multiple smaller awards.
What makes applications competitive?
Strong proposals typically demonstrate: clear understanding of local mis/disinformation challenges, innovative workshop design, experienced implementers with community trust, sustainability plans, and metrics for measuring impact on media literacy.
When is the deadline?
The application open date was August 9, 2022. Since no specific deadline is listed, contact the U.S. Mission to Cambodia for current application deadlines and whether this call remains open.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Partner with established local organizations in Cambodia that have existing community relationships and trust; this strengthens credibility and implementation capacity.
- Design workshops that are culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible, with content tailored to local media consumption patterns and specific mis/disinformation threats.
- Develop clear metrics for measuring workshop impact, such as participant knowledge gains, engagement numbers, and downstream sharing of counter-messaging.
- Include detailed implementation timelines, trainer qualifications, and plans for training materials that can be adapted and scaled for broader use.
- Demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period by building local capacity, creating replicable models, and identifying potential local funding or partner support for continuation.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants often underestimate the complexity of translating media literacy concepts into workshop formats that resonate locally, leading to generic training designs that don't address Cambodia-specific disinformation narratives. Many proposals fail to demonstrate genuine local partnership and input, appearing top-down or externally imposed rather than community-driven. Applications frequently lack concrete metrics or monitoring plans for assessing whether workshops actually shifted participants' ability to identify and resist mis/disinformation.
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