The Office of the Public Affairs Advisor (PAA) at the U.S. Mission to NATO (USNATO) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for not-for-profit, non-government organizations and think-tanks that focus on international affairs, defense and security issues, and U.S. and European relations to submit applications on the priority program area of: Countering Disinformation and Misinformation.

Program Objectives

NATO and allied actions and values are increasingly subject to organized disinformation and misinformation efforts by state and non-state actors aimed at undermining the unity of the alliance.

USNATO PAA encourages project proposals with the goal of increasing NATO and allied countries’ resilience to disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Successful proposals will include ideas to increase public understanding of, and to push back against, disinformation and misinformation activities. 

The kinds of activities and work funded with this award may include (but should not be limited to):

• Public debates and moderated discussions.
• Digital engagements.
• Creating digital content such as videos and short films.
• Developing educational materials.

They strongly encourage:

• New and creative approaches that utilize digital technology, social media, and other innovative means.
• Programs that seek to reflect the diversity of thought and backgrounds as well as a gender balance.
• Forthright analysis about the gaps in NATO strategies along with practical solutions to address deficiencies.
• Implementation plans incorporating evaluation components and performance indicators showing how the proposed activities will be measured and evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the proposal’s content.

Funding Information

• Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months
• Number of awards anticipated: 1-2 awards
• Award amounts: $25,000 maximum

Participants and Audiences

Successful proposals will emphasize the ability to deliver clear messages to selected audiences: Women, youth, and security and defense community, policy makers, and opinion shapers in NATO member or partner countries.

Eligible Applicants

The following organizations from NATO Member and Partner countries are eligible to apply:

• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
• Individuals
• Non-profit or non-governmental educational institutions
• Governmental institutions

For more information, visit Grants.gov.