Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011123RFA00001
USAID Armenia (USAID-Yerevan) released a grant opportunity for a five-year cooperative agreement called the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity. The overall purpose is to strengthen the integrity of Armenia's information space by building a healthier, more independent media sector and improving the public's ability to engage with news and information critically. USAID is looking for a qualified implementing partner to run a national-level effort that supports editorially independent media, addresses systemic barriers that affect media operations, and expands media literacy so citizens and leaders can better distinguish reliable information from manipulation or low-quality content.
The activity focuses heavily on improving the professional and organizational capacity of Armenian media outlets. In practice, this means helping outlets strengthen editorial independence, upgrade newsroom standards, and produce higher-quality public interest content that is credible, ethical, and relevant to audiences across the country. Alongside improving journalism and content production, the activity is meant to expand outlets' reach and influence throughout Armenian society, so that accurate, well-reported information competes more effectively in the broader media environment and supports informed public discussion.
A major part of the design is financial sustainability. The opportunity describes "catalytic support" to improve the financial viability of editorially independent media, recognizing that economic pressure is often a direct threat to independence and quality. Beyond short-term assistance, the activity also aims to help institutionalize a funding source for public interest media, suggesting an effort to move from one-off donor support toward more durable mechanisms that can keep independent outlets operating and growing over time. This sustainability component is tied to the broader goal of ensuring that independent media can continue serving the public even as the funding environment shifts.
The activity also intends to address foundational challenges in Armenia's legal and regulatory framework that affect the operation of independent media. While the opportunity does not list specific laws or regulations, the emphasis is on tackling structural barriers that can undermine independence, limit fair competition, create vulnerability to political or economic interference, or otherwise constrain media outlets from operating freely and professionally. This legal and regulatory work complements the capacity-building and sustainability components by targeting the conditions that shape how the sector functions day to day.
Media literacy is another central pillar. The activity aims to empower citizens as well as civic and political leaders to consume, evaluate, and engage with information more critically. The goal is not only to teach people how to spot misinformation or biased framing, but also to build a stronger understanding of why ethical media matters in a democratic system, especially the role of journalism in holding government accountable. By strengthening the demand side of the information ecosystem, the activity is designed to increase the impact of quality journalism and reduce the influence of harmful or manipulative narratives.
USAID frames the expected result as a stronger enabling environment where Armenian media has greater capacity to fulfill its watchdog role and where space for informed dialogue is expanded. In other words, the activity is meant to improve both the supply of credible, independent journalism and the ability of the public and decision-makers to engage with it, creating a more resilient information ecosystem over the long term.
From an administrative standpoint, this is an earmark opportunity issued under Funding Opportunity Number 72011123RFA00001, using a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically involves substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of entity types as long as they meet any additional requirements in the full announcement. USAID expected to make one award, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000. The opportunity was created on October 24, 2022, with an original closing date of December 9, 2022 at 1800 Yerevan time (UTC+4).Apply for 72011123RFA00001
- The Agency for International Development, Armenia USAID-Yerevan 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 Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 24, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 09, 2022 Closing Time 1800, Yerevan Time (UTC 4). (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 $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity
1) What is the name of this USAID grant opportunity?
The opportunity is a five-year cooperative agreement called the Media Integrity and Resilience in Armenia Activity, released by USAID Armenia (USAID-Yerevan).
2) What is the overall purpose of the activity?
The overall purpose is to strengthen the integrity of Armenia's information space by supporting a healthier, more independent media sector and improving the public's ability to engage with news and information critically.
3) What kind of partner is USAID looking for?
USAID is looking for a qualified implementing partner to run a national-level effort that supports editorially independent media, addresses systemic barriers affecting media operations, and expands media literacy.
4) Is this a national-level or local-level activity?
It is described as a national-level effort, intended to strengthen media integrity and resilience across Armenian society.
5) What are the main focus areas of the activity?
Based on the description provided, the main focus areas include:
- Strengthening editorial independence and newsroom standards
- Improving the professional and organizational capacity of Armenian media outlets
- Supporting production of credible, ethical, high-quality public interest content
- Expanding outlets' reach and influence across society
- Improving financial sustainability of editorially independent media
- Addressing legal and regulatory challenges that affect independent media operations
- Expanding media literacy for citizens and for civic and political leaders
6) What does the activity mean by supporting "editorially independent media"?
The opportunity emphasizes supporting media outlets that can operate with editorial independence and produce credible, ethical, and relevant public interest journalism, without undue political or economic interference.
7) What types of media improvements are expected under this activity?
The activity heavily focuses on improving the professional and organizational capacity of Armenian media outlets. This includes helping outlets strengthen editorial independence, upgrade newsroom standards, and produce higher-quality public interest content that is credible, ethical, and relevant to audiences.
8) Does the activity focus only on journalism quality, or also on audience reach?
It focuses on both. In addition to improving journalism and content production, the activity is meant to help outlets expand their reach and influence throughout Armenian society so that accurate, well-reported information competes more effectively in the broader media environment.
9) What is meant by "catalytic support" for financial sustainability?
The opportunity describes providing catalytic support to improve the financial viability of editorially independent media, recognizing that economic pressure can directly threaten independence and quality. The intent is to strengthen viability beyond short-term assistance.
10) Does the activity aim to create long-term funding mechanisms for public interest media?
Yes. The opportunity notes an aim to help institutionalize a funding source for public interest media, suggesting a move away from one-off donor support toward more durable mechanisms to keep independent outlets operating and growing over time.
11) Will the activity address legal and regulatory issues affecting independent media?
Yes. The activity intends to address foundational challenges in Armenia's legal and regulatory framework that affect the operation of independent media, with an emphasis on tackling structural barriers that can undermine independence, limit fair competition, or create vulnerability to interference.
12) Are specific laws or regulations identified in the opportunity summary?
No. The information provided does not list specific laws or regulations, but it highlights an emphasis on legal and regulatory factors that shape how the sector functions day to day.
13) What role does media literacy play in this activity?
Media literacy is described as a central pillar. The activity aims to empower citizens and civic and political leaders to consume, evaluate, and engage with information more critically, including distinguishing reliable information from manipulation or low-quality content.
14) Is media literacy limited to identifying misinformation?
No. The goal is broader than spotting misinformation or biased framing. It also aims to build understanding of why ethical media matters in a democratic system, including the role of journalism in holding government accountable.
15) What results does USAID expect from this activity?
USAID frames the expected result as a stronger enabling environment where Armenian media has greater capacity to fulfill its watchdog role and where space for informed dialogue is expanded. The activity is meant to improve both the supply of credible, independent journalism and the ability of the public and decision-makers to engage with it over the long term.
16) What funding instrument will USAID use for this award?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument.
17) What does a cooperative agreement imply in this opportunity?
The summary notes that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72011123RFA00001.
19) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of entity types as long as they meet any additional requirements in the full announcement.
21) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
22) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $15,000,000.
23) How long is the period of performance?
The activity is described as a five-year cooperative agreement.
24) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on October 24, 2022.
25) What was the original closing date and time?
The original closing date was December 9, 2022 at 1800 Yerevan time (UTC+4).
26) Is this described as an earmark opportunity?
Yes. The administrative summary describes it as an earmark opportunity.
27) Does the activity focus more on the "supply" of quality journalism, the "demand" for it, or both?
Both. The activity aims to improve the supply of credible, independent journalism (through capacity building, standards, and sustainability) and strengthen demand by expanding media literacy and critical engagement among citizens and leaders.
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