Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse) FY2024

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Media Training Program (Investigative Stories Clearinghouse). This project seeks to create a publishing platform for investigative news stories and an editorial board for journalists to pitch investigative stories they believe could either counter corruption or increase accountability. Priority Region: Albania Eligible Program Topics: § Increase the skills of Albanian journalism students and journalists to write independent, well-researched stories that contribute to greater transparency and accountability by public authorities; § Help provide platforms where Albanian journalism students and journalists can contribute to independent investigations free from political or economic influence; § Provide journalism training that follows U.S./Western professional standards and ethics; § Increase the watchdog role of Albanian media by improving their skillset.