Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS AF0003 FY2024
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone (U.S. Department of State) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Understanding the Influence of Social and Digital Media Content in Botswana" (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS AF0003 FY2024). The purpose of this funding is to support projects that produce data-driven, research-based analyses of Botswana's digital and social media environment, with a strong emphasis on explaining what drives trending narratives and how information spreads online. A central part of the work is identifying and assessing the prevalence of misinformation, as well as detecting and interpreting foreign-origin content and inauthentic behavior or content patterns that may be shaping public conversation. The opportunity also expects recipients to incorporate dynamic social media analysis throughout the grant period, meaning the work should not be a one-time snapshot but should include ongoing monitoring, updates, and timely analytical outputs as the information environment evolves.
The grant is structured to fund multiple awards, with up to 10 awards anticipated. Each award can be funded up to an award ceiling of $50,000. The activity category is listed as "Other" under CFDA 19.989, and the funding instrument type is a grant. The competition was created on August 14, 2024, and the original application deadline is September 16, 2024.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based applicants. Eligible entities include not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and for-profit organizations. In practical terms, this means the Embassy is open to proposals from a wide range of capable researchers and institutions, whether based in Botswana, the United States, or elsewhere, as long as they can credibly carry out rigorous, data-driven social and digital media analysis focused on Botswana.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at strengthening understanding of Botswana's online information ecosystem by funding analytical work that can map narratives, explain influence pathways behind what becomes popular or viral, and shed light on misinformation and coordinated or foreign-linked information activity. The Embassy is looking for proposals that combine methodological seriousness (data-driven analysis) with an ability to track changes over time and deliver insight that remains relevant as new narratives and events emerge.Apply for PDS AF0003 FY2024
- The U.S. Mission to Botswana in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Understanding the Influence of Social and Digital Media Content in Botswana" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.989.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-08-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-09-16. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Understanding the Influence of Social and Digital Media Content in Botswana."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PDS AF0003 FY2024.
Who is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support projects that produce data-driven, research-based analyses of Botswana's digital and social media environment, with a strong focus on explaining what drives trending narratives and how information spreads online.
What kinds of work or outputs is the grant trying to support?
The opportunity is centered on analytical work that maps narratives, explains influence pathways behind what becomes popular or viral, and provides evidence-based insight into how the information environment in Botswana is changing over time.
What specific topics or analytical themes are emphasized?
The grant places strong emphasis on (1) identifying and assessing the prevalence of misinformation, (2) detecting and interpreting foreign-origin content, and (3) detecting inauthentic behavior or content patterns that may be shaping public conversation.
Is this intended to be a one-time study, or ongoing analysis?
Ongoing analysis is expected. Recipients are expected to incorporate dynamic social media analysis throughout the grant period, meaning the work should not be limited to a single snapshot in time. Instead, it should include monitoring, updates, and timely analytical outputs as the information environment evolves.
What does "dynamic social media analysis" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, it means the project should continuously track developments in Botswana's online information environment, provide updates as narratives change, and deliver analysis that remains timely and relevant rather than relying only on an initial baseline assessment.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
Up to 10 awards are anticipated.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $50,000 per award.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other."
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.989.
When was the competition created?
The competition was created on August 14, 2024.
What is the application deadline?
The original application deadline is September 16, 2024.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based applicants.
What types of organizations or applicants are eligible?
Eligible entities include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Can applicants based outside Botswana apply?
Yes. The opportunity is open to U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based applicants, including those based in Botswana, the United States, or elsewhere, as long as the proposal credibly supports rigorous, data-driven social and digital media analysis focused on Botswana.
Is the grant limited to non-profits only?
No. The eligibility list includes not-for-profits, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and for-profit organizations.
What geographic or topical focus must the project have?
The project focus must be on Botswana's digital and social media environment, including the dynamics of narratives and information spread online within or related to Botswana.
What does the Embassy seem to be looking for in proposals?
The description emphasizes methodological seriousness and data-driven analysis, paired with the ability to track changes over time and deliver insights that stay relevant as new narratives and events emerge.
What kinds of influence activities are explicitly mentioned?
The opportunity explicitly references foreign-origin content and inauthentic behavior or content patterns that may be shaping public conversation, along with misinformation prevalence.
Is identifying misinformation a required part of the work?
It is described as a central part of the work to identify and assess the prevalence of misinformation.
Does the opportunity require analysis of how narratives trend or go viral?
Yes. A strong emphasis is placed on explaining what drives trending narratives and how information spreads online.
Is this opportunity focused on research, monitoring, or both?
Both. It calls for research-based, data-driven analysis and also expects ongoing monitoring and timely analytical outputs over the grant period.
Is this a single award or multiple awards program?
This is a multiple-award opportunity, with up to 10 awards anticipated.
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