Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda
About This Grant
<p>The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Panama announces an open competition to design and implement a program to strengthen Panamanian journalists’ English language proficiency, applied AI skills, and digital media literacy in order to counter disinformation and advance a more informed public discourse.</p><p>Panama’s media environment faces growing challenges from disinformation and external influence campaigns that threaten reliable public discourse. This one-year program combines advanced English language instruction with applied artificial intelligence (AI) training and digital media literacy skills, enabling participants to access credible English-language sources, evaluate information critically, and use emerging technologies responsibly in their reporting.</p><p>By the program’s end, participants will demonstrate improved English proficiency and enhanced digital literacy, enabling them to engage with U.S. expertise and global media resources. They will also apply these skills to identify manipulated media, AI-generated content, and disinformation, and to use fact-checking and verification techniques, effectively strengthening their credibility as trusted, reliable messengers for their communities.</p><p>This initiative directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by countering anti-American propaganda and building resilience against digital disinformation threats, fostering a more informed public discourse in Panama and reinforcing trust in credible, fact-based reporting aligned with U.S. interests in the region.</p><p><br></p>
Grant Summary
Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda is a U.S. Mission to Panama grant providing $25K to $120K for nonprofit, university, other. Applications are due 2026-09-13 (closing in 16 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$25K–$120K
2026-09-13
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda from U.S. Mission to Panama, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Mission to Panama before the deadline.
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Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda?
Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda is offered by U.S. Mission to Panama and is generally open to nonprofit, university, other. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda provide?
Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda provides between $25K and $120K per award from U.S. Mission to Panama. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda deadline?
Applications for Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda are due 2026-09-13 (closing in 16 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Mission to Panama, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda?
To apply for Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Mission to Panama.