Opportunity Information: Apply for BER NOFO FY19 003
The Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Germany) funding competition intended to support the creation of a public-facing digital story about the human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and how it has affected Uighur and Kazakh communities, including those now living in Germany. Structured as a discretionary grant under a humanities/cultural affairs activity category (CFDA 19.040), the program was designed to fund one selected project, with an award ceiling of $60,000. Eligible applicants included nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) as well as individual applicants.
At the center of the project is the production of a short documentary-style digital story, built primarily around first-person testimonies from members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora in Germany. The intended focus is on individuals who have personally fled persecution in Xinjiang and those whose relatives are currently detained or were previously held in detention. The project is not limited to producing a single finished video; it also calls for collecting, recording, and preserving a broader library of oral testimonies. These recorded interviews would serve two purposes: they would provide the core material for the final documentary, and the raw footage would be retained and shared with the Department of State Bureau of Global Public Affairs for possible future use in additional public diplomacy content.
The program emphasizes collaboration and responsible sourcing. Applicants are expected to work alongside human rights NGOs and relevant diaspora organizations to identify participants, gather accounts, and document experiences in a way that can be translated into a compelling narrative for the public. After completion, the final digital story is meant to be published online for wide public access. The Department of State also planned to amplify the project through partner promotion, and to offer separate travel grants (outside the main award) enabling the filmmakers or content creators to present the film and engage directly with audiences in multiple locations throughout Germany.
The target audiences are clearly defined and shape the storytelling approach. The primary audience is the broader German public, specifically non-elite and non-expert audiences outside of Berlin, meaning the content should be accessible, understandable without specialized background knowledge, and relevant to everyday viewers. A secondary audience includes members of Germany's federal and state parliaments, suggesting the project should also be credible and informative for policymakers, even while remaining oriented toward general public engagement. To maximize reach and usability, the opportunity specifies that the digital story should include English subtitles.
Finally, the grant places measurable evaluation expectations on the recipient. The implementing partner is responsible for tracking both outputs and outcomes across all stages of the project. This includes monitoring public reaction and engagement once the content is released, using indicators such as online views, interactions, and responses, as well as feedback and participation at in-person outreach events connected to screenings or presentations. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed not only at producing a high-quality documentary, but also at ensuring it reaches audiences, sparks attention, and generates measurable public engagement within Germany.Apply for BER NOFO FY19 003
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Germany in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2019. (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 $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness Grant
What is the Human Rights and Xinjiang Awareness grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding competition run by the U.S. Mission to Germany. It is designed to support the creation of a public-facing, documentary-style digital story focused on the human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and its impact on Uighur and Kazakh communities, including people now living in Germany.
What is the main goal of the funded project?
The project goal is to produce an accessible online digital story that helps the German public understand how the crackdown in Xinjiang has affected individuals and families, especially members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora living in Germany, including people who fled persecution and people whose relatives are currently detained or were previously held in detention.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
The program was designed to fund one selected project.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $60,000.
What type of grant is this?
It is structured as a discretionary grant under a humanities/cultural affairs activity category and is associated with CFDA 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) as well as individual applicants.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply as nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education, even though nonprofits are generally eligible.
Can individuals apply, or does the applicant need to be an organization?
Individuals are eligible to apply under this opportunity.
What kind of final product is required?
The centerpiece deliverable is a short documentary-style digital story intended for publication online and wide public access.
What kind of content should the digital story be based on?
The digital story is intended to be built primarily around first-person testimonies from members of the Uighur and Kazakh diaspora in Germany.
Which participants are prioritized for interviews and testimonies?
The opportunity highlights individuals who have personally fled persecution in Xinjiang and those whose relatives are currently detained or were previously held in detention.
Is the project limited to producing only a single finished video?
No. In addition to the final documentary-style digital story, the project also calls for collecting, recording, and preserving a broader library of oral testimonies.
What happens to the recorded interviews beyond the final film?
The recorded interviews serve as core material for the final documentary, and the raw footage is to be retained and shared with the Department of State Bureau of Global Public Affairs for possible future use in additional public diplomacy content.
Is collaboration with other groups expected?
Yes. Applicants are expected to collaborate with human rights NGOs and relevant diaspora organizations to identify participants, gather accounts, and document experiences responsibly.
What does the opportunity emphasize about sourcing and documentation?
It emphasizes responsible sourcing and working with trusted partners (such as human rights NGOs and diaspora organizations) to gather and document testimonies in a way that supports an accurate and compelling public narrative.
Where is the final digital story supposed to be published?
The final digital story is intended to be published online so it is accessible to a wide public audience.
Will the U.S. Department of State help promote the final product?
Yes. The opportunity states that the Department of State planned to amplify the project through partner promotion.
Are there opportunities for in-person screenings or presentations in Germany?
Yes. The opportunity mentions that separate travel grants (outside the main award) were planned to enable filmmakers or content creators to present the film and engage directly with audiences in multiple locations across Germany.
Are the travel grants included in the main $60,000 award?
No. The travel grants are described as separate and outside the main award.
Who is the primary target audience?
The primary audience is the broader German public, specifically non-elite and non-expert audiences outside of Berlin. The storytelling approach should be accessible and understandable without specialized background knowledge.
Who is the secondary target audience?
The secondary audience includes members of Germany's federal and state parliaments. This implies the content should be credible and informative for policymakers while still being oriented toward general public engagement.
What language accessibility requirements are specified?
To maximize reach and usability, the opportunity specifies that the digital story should include English subtitles.
What kinds of evaluation and measurement are expected?
The implementing partner is responsible for tracking both outputs and outcomes across all stages of the project, including monitoring public reaction and engagement after release.
What indicators are mentioned for measuring public engagement?
Examples include online views, interactions, and responses, as well as feedback and participation at in-person outreach events connected to screenings or presentations.
Is the project expected to focus only on artistic quality, or also on audience reach?
Both. The opportunity is aimed at producing a high-quality documentary-style digital story and ensuring it reaches audiences, sparks attention, and generates measurable public engagement within Germany.
What geographic context does the project focus on?
The project focuses on the human rights crackdown in Xinjiang and its effects on Uighur and Kazakh communities, with a strong emphasis on testimonies from diaspora members living in Germany and engagement with audiences throughout Germany (especially outside Berlin).
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