Funding for New Counter-Disinformation Game

Expected deadline

Not stated

Who can apply

Others

Award range

Not stated

Expected awards

Not stated

Total program funding

$275,000

Your own money required

No cost sharing or matching required

Opportunity number

S-NL800-20-GR-3011

Posted

Jul 19, 2021

Assistance listing

19.040

More on who can apply

C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Both US and foreign organizations • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • For Profit Commercial Entities • 2. Cost Sharing or Matching N/A 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.g

What it funds

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY THE HAGUE PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Funding for New Counter-Disinformation Game Funding Opportunity Number: S-NL800-20-GR-3011 Deadline for Applications: August 19, 2021 6PM Local Time CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $275,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy The Hague Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to 1) produce an English- and Dutch-language pilot version of a counter-disinformation game (requirements below), 2) produce a French version of the game, 3) produce one additional translation into a European, Asian, and/or African language, to be determined at a later date 4) host the game on the company's own servers, and 5) develop and implement data collection and analysis methodologies to demonstrate the project’s achievement of expected results, and 6) promote games to target audiences. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Digital games have proven to be an effective tool in building cognitive resistance to disinformation across diverse environments and cultural contexts. The U.S. Embassy in The Hague is accepting proposals for the development of a digital game that incorporates active inoculation theory1 along with other digital media literacy education methods in a fun, interactive experience targeting global internet users ages 15 and up. Primary gameplay should simulate the experience of engaging in common disinformation and propaganda activities, while educating the user on digital literacy applicable in the real world. Successful proposals will incorporate active inoculation theory and address current disinformation and propaganda tactics. The delivered p…

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