Opportunity Information: Apply for AL 17 002
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Albania (Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana), announced a discretionary grant opportunity called "Study of Media Professionals" (Funding Opportunity Number AL 17 002). The goal of this funding is to support a research project that takes a close, data-driven look at the working realities of Albanian media professionals and produces findings that help clarify how the media sector functions and what pressures it faces. The award was described as dependent on the availability of funds, with one expected award and a maximum funding level (ceiling) of $40,000.
At the center of the project is a nationwide research study focused on Albanian media workers across print, broadcast, and online outlets. The study is expected to survey about 1,000 media professionals, explicitly including roles such as field reporters, editors, program hosts, and other types of newsroom or media staff. The opportunity emphasizes collecting information directly from people doing the work, rather than relying only on desk research or secondhand reporting, so applicants are expected to design an approach that reaches a broad and representative cross-section of the profession.
Methodologically, the grant calls for face-to-face interviews as the basis of the survey, combined with focus groups with media professionals. This points to a mixed-methods design: structured questionnaires to generate comparable quantitative results at scale, alongside group discussions to capture nuance, examples, and context that a standard survey might miss. The Embassy is looking for research that not only gathers responses but also organizes the results into an analysis of what the findings mean for the Albanian media environment.
In terms of subject matter, the study is meant to map Albania's media landscape and document the main challenges confronting the press. The listed themes include editorial independence, political influence and business influence over editorial lines, and job security for media workers. In practice, this suggests the research should explore how decisions are made inside outlets, what kinds of external or internal pressures journalists perceive, how stable employment is in the sector, and what conditions may shape professional autonomy. The final output is expected to reflect both the raw information collected through questionnaires and focus groups and a clear analytical component that interprets patterns and highlights key insights.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued under CFDA 19.900 and categorized under a broad "Other" funding activity category. It was posted on August 11, 2017, with an original application deadline of September 11, 2017. Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. Overall, the grant is aimed at organizations capable of carrying out on-the-ground, in-person research at national scale and translating that work into a credible assessment of the professional conditions shaping journalism and media in Albania.Apply for AL 17 002
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Albania in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Study of Media Professionals" 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 Aug 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Study of Media Professionals (Funding Opportunity Number AL 17 002)
What is this grant opportunity called?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Study of Media Professionals" (Funding Opportunity Number AL 17 002).
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The opportunity is announced by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Albania, specifically the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant supports a research project that takes a close, data-driven look at the working realities of Albanian media professionals and produces findings that clarify how Albania's media sector functions and what pressures it faces.
What kind of project is being funded?
This funding is for a nationwide research study of Albanian media workers. The project is expected to gather primary data directly from media professionals and produce an analysis that interprets the results for the broader Albanian media environment.
Is this a research-only project, or does it require fieldwork?
The opportunity emphasizes collecting information directly from people doing the work rather than relying only on desk research or secondhand reporting. The expected approach includes on-the-ground, in-person data collection.
What is the expected scale of the study?
The study is expected to survey about 1,000 media professionals across Albania.
Which types of media professionals should be included in the research?
The study should include a broad cross-section of media workers across print, broadcast, and online outlets. The announcement explicitly mentions field reporters, editors, program hosts, and other newsroom or media staff.
Does the grant require the sample to be representative?
Yes. Applicants are expected to design an approach that reaches a broad and representative cross-section of Albanian media professionals.
What research methods are expected?
The grant calls for face-to-face interviews as the basis of the survey and also requires focus groups with media professionals. This points to a mixed-methods design combining structured quantitative data collection with qualitative discussion-based insights.
Are focus groups optional or required?
Based on the description provided, focus groups are part of the expected methodology, alongside face-to-face interviews.
What topics should the research study cover?
The study is meant to map Albania's media landscape and document major challenges confronting the press. Listed themes include editorial independence, political influence, business influence over editorial lines, and job security for media workers.
What does the opportunity mean by "pressures" on the media sector?
From the listed themes, "pressures" include political and business influence over editorial decisions, constraints on editorial independence, and employment-related pressures such as job security and stability.
What is meant by "editorial independence" in the context of this study?
The opportunity signals a focus on how editorial decisions are made inside outlets and the extent to which journalists and editors perceive autonomy versus internal or external influence.
What are the expected deliverables or outputs?
The final output is expected to reflect both the raw information collected through questionnaires and focus groups and a clear analytical component that interprets patterns and highlights key insights about the Albanian media environment.
Is the analysis component important, or is data collection enough?
The Embassy is looking for research that not only gathers responses but also organizes the results into an analysis of what the findings mean for the Albanian media environment.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum funding level (ceiling) is $40,000.
Is the award guaranteed?
No. The award is described as dependent on the availability of funds.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued under CFDA 19.900.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 11, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was September 11, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
What type of applicant is this grant best suited for?
Based on the scope and required methods, the grant is aimed at organizations capable of conducting national-scale, in-person research (face-to-face interviews and focus groups) and producing a credible, data-driven assessment of media professionals' working conditions in Albania.
Does the study need to cover all types of media outlets?
Yes. The research is expected to include media professionals working across print, broadcast, and online outlets.
Does the announcement specify how the survey should be administered?
Yes. The survey is expected to be based on face-to-face interviews.
Does the opportunity indicate whether desk research alone is sufficient?
No. The description emphasizes collecting information directly from media professionals and indicates that the approach should not rely only on desk research or secondhand reporting.
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