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Federal Closing soon GRANTS-GOV-363440

Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation

U.S. Mission to Ukraine (DOS) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Ukraine for the science & technology sector. Funding is $30K–$100K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Ukrainian not-for-profit media organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Ukrainian. The application deadline is September 1, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$30K–$100K
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition for Ukrainian non-governmental media organizations and independent media outlets to implement a program that strengthens data-driven and AI-enabled journalism in Ukraine. It will build the capacity of journalists and newsrooms to produce high-quality reporting on economic development, reconstruction and investment through training in investigative reporting, data journalism, artificial intelligence, open-source research, cybersecurity, and responsible use of emerging technologies. The program will also aim to support regional and frontline media, where AI and modern digital tools can help offset wartime staffing shortages, strengthen investigative reporting, and improve coverage of local economic development and future recovery efforts. As a result, the program will expand audiences access to independent sources of information. Eligible recipients are Ukrainian registered non-profit media organizations and media outlets working in partnership other relevant stakeholders. By strengthening independent media, expanding the responsible use of U.S.-developed AI technologies and fostering a skilled journalism workforce, the program advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by improving resilience against foreign malign influence, promoting technological innovation, and supporting transparent, accountable journalism that reinforces democratic resilience and contributes to Ukraine's reconstruction, economic transformation, and a transparent, competitive investment environment.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). Ukrainian not-for-profit media organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Ukrainian independent media outlets   

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-04. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source