Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 20 CA 001 040220
The 2020 TV CO-OP Program is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia (U.S. Mission to Georgia). Its purpose is to support a Georgian television company in producing broadcast-ready content built around the working title "Emergency Preparedness and Response." While PAS will nominate the Georgian TV company that participates, the grant itself is designed for a U.S. organization to act as the on-the-ground U.S. coordinator and facilitator for a short, intensive filming project in the United States.
The program content is expected to center on two main subject areas. The primary theme is how the U.S. Government responds rapidly to emergencies, focusing on response systems, coordination, and operational mechanisms. The secondary theme is U.S. Government policy and approaches to mitigating cybersecurity threats, with the rationale that malicious cyber activity can undermine economic stability and the functioning of democratic institutions and values in Georgia. In addition to these themes, PAS indicates it is desirable to also highlight the role of the media in covering and communicating information related to emergencies and cyber threats, helping audiences understand both the events themselves and how information about them is delivered.
The core deliverable is media content produced by the Georgian crew after returning to Georgia. PAS expects the participating Georgian television team to create either two feature stories of about 15 minutes each or a single documentary. The Georgian crew will consist of one journalist and one cameraman. They are responsible for bringing filming equipment, completing post-production, and airing the final product in Georgia. Although the U.S. grant recipient is not required to take an active role in production or post-production, involvement on the creative side is described as desirable, suggesting applicants may strengthen their proposals by offering editorial or production guidance if appropriate and welcomed.
The U.S. organization that receives the award is expected to handle program development and logistics in close coordination with PAS. That includes connecting the Georgian crew with relevant interview subjects across government, academia, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders, and arranging on-camera interviews with appropriate experts such as disaster response officials and subject matter specialists. The recipient must also support location scouting and manage practical shooting logistics, including building a detailed program plan with a filming schedule, an interview list, and a domestic U.S. travel itinerary. A PAS staff member will escort the Georgian crew during the U.S. trip and provide interpretation as needed, meaning the logistical and coordination work is shared but the recipient is still responsible for assembling a workable, interview-rich filming tour.
Funding is available up to an award ceiling of $50,000 to cover costs associated with a two-week intensive filming tour in the United States for the two-person Georgian crew. Proposals are expected to show how filming can be conducted across multiple locations and how the applicant will enable access to credible, relevant experts and institutions. The specific locations and the final shooting plan are not pre-set; they will be developed jointly by PAS and the selected U.S. recipient organization, allowing the itinerary to be tailored to the strongest interview opportunities and most visually and journalistically compelling settings.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities, specifically U.S. media organizations, film studios, production companies, and nonprofit/non-governmental organizations. The announcement explicitly states that direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this opportunity. In terms of competitiveness, applicants with demonstrated expertise and established relationships with Georgian media organizations are viewed favorably, since the project depends on effective cross-border coordination and an understanding of the Georgian media environment.
Key opportunity details from the notice include: Funding Opportunity Title "2020 TV CO-OP Program," Funding Opportunity Number DOS GEO 20 CA 001 040220, Funding Instrument Type Cooperative Agreement, Funding Activity Category Education, CFDA 19.900, issuing agency U.S. Mission to Georgia, creation date April 2, 2020, and original closing date June 5, 2020.Apply for DOS GEO 20 CA 001 040220
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2020 TV CO-OP Program" 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 2020-04-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-06-05. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2020 TV CO-OP Program
What is the 2020 TV CO-OP Program?
The 2020 TV CO-OP Program is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia (U.S. Mission to Georgia). It supports a short, intensive filming project in the United States that enables a Georgian television crew to produce broadcast-ready content under the working title "Emergency Preparedness and Response."
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Mission to Georgia, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support a Georgian television company in producing broadcast-ready content by sending a two-person Georgian TV crew to the United States for an intensive filming tour, coordinated and facilitated on the U.S. side by a U.S. recipient organization.
What is the working title of the content to be produced?
The working title is "Emergency Preparedness and Response."
What are the main subject areas the program expects the content to cover?
The program content is expected to center on two subject areas:
- Primary theme: How the U.S. Government responds rapidly to emergencies, focusing on response systems, coordination, and operational mechanisms.
- Secondary theme: U.S. Government policy and approaches to mitigating cybersecurity threats, emphasizing how malicious cyber activity can undermine economic stability and democratic institutions and values in Georgia.
Is there an additional topic PAS would like to see highlighted?
Yes. PAS indicates it is desirable to highlight the role of the media in covering and communicating information related to emergencies and cyber threats, including helping audiences understand the events and how information about those events is delivered.
What is the core deliverable for this program?
The core deliverable is media content produced by the Georgian crew after returning to Georgia. PAS expects either:
- Two feature stories of about 15 minutes each, or
- A single documentary
Who produces, edits, and airs the final content?
The Georgian television team is responsible for bringing filming equipment, completing post-production, and airing the final product in Georgia.
What is the size and composition of the Georgian filming team?
The Georgian crew will consist of two people: one journalist and one cameraman.
What is the role of the U.S. award recipient?
The U.S. organization receiving the cooperative agreement acts as the on-the-ground U.S. coordinator and facilitator. Responsibilities include program development and logistics in close coordination with PAS, including arranging access to interview subjects and building a workable, interview-rich filming plan and travel itinerary within the United States.
Is the U.S. award recipient required to do production or post-production work?
No. The U.S. grant recipient is not required to take an active role in production or post-production. However, involvement on the creative side is described as desirable, and proposals may be strengthened by offering editorial or production guidance if appropriate and welcomed.
What kinds of interview subjects should the U.S. recipient help arrange?
The U.S. recipient is expected to connect the Georgian crew with relevant interview subjects across government, academia, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders, and to arrange on-camera interviews with appropriate experts (such as disaster response officials and subject matter specialists).
What planning materials and logistics are expected as part of the filming tour?
The recipient is expected to support location scouting and manage practical shooting logistics, including developing a detailed program plan that includes:
- A filming schedule
- An interview list
- A domestic U.S. travel itinerary
Will anyone from the U.S. Embassy accompany the Georgian crew during the U.S. trip?
Yes. A PAS staff member will escort the Georgian crew during the U.S. trip and provide interpretation as needed.
How long is the filming tour in the United States expected to last?
Funding is intended to cover a two-week intensive filming tour in the United States for the two-person Georgian crew.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $50,000.
What costs is the funding intended to cover?
The funding is available to cover costs associated with the two-week intensive filming tour in the United States for the two-person Georgian crew.
Are filming locations in the United States pre-determined?
No. The specific locations and final shooting plan are not pre-set. They will be developed jointly by PAS and the selected U.S. recipient organization, allowing the itinerary to be tailored to the strongest interview opportunities and the most visually and journalistically compelling settings.
What does a strong proposal need to demonstrate about filming logistics and access?
Proposals are expected to show how filming can be conducted across multiple locations and how the applicant will enable access to credible, relevant experts and institutions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities, specifically U.S. media organizations, film studios, production companies, and nonprofit/non-governmental organizations.
Can non-U.S. entities receive direct funding under this opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states that direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this opportunity.
Who selects the Georgian television company that will participate?
PAS will nominate the Georgian TV company that participates.
Does this opportunity favor applicants with specific experience?
Yes. Applicants with demonstrated expertise and established relationships with Georgian media organizations are viewed favorably, since the project depends on effective cross-border coordination and understanding of the Georgian media environment.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed in the notice is Education.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.900.
What is the funding opportunity title and number?
The title is "2020 TV CO-OP Program" and the funding opportunity number is DOS GEO 20 CA 001 040220.
When was the opportunity created and when was it originally due?
The creation date is April 2, 2020, and the original closing date is June 5, 2020.
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