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Credible Messenger Initiative is sponsored by Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) (District of Columbia). This is a transformative, mentoring intervention program for youth committed to DYRS, with a restorative justice philosophy for young people in the community at large.
It connects young people to healthy homes and supportive communities, provides preventative supports, and utilizes credible messengers (neighborhood leaders, experienced youth advocates, and individuals with relevant life experiences) to help youth transform attitudes and behaviors.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public or private, community-based non-profit agencies, organizations, or institutions located in the District of Columbia. For-profit organizations are eligible but may not include profit in their grant application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $472,512. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Credible Messenger Initiative is funded by Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) (District of Columbia). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Consolidated Youth Grant Program is sponsored by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This program provides opportunities for communities to enhance prevention, intervention, and response efforts addressing children, youth, and young adults impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Credible messenger approaches for youth violence intervention could be a strong fit.
Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda is sponsored by U.S. Embassy in Panama Public Diplomacy. This program aims to equip journalists with the skills to identify manipulated media, AI-generated content, and disinformation, and to use fact-checking and verification techniques, strengthening their credibility as trusted, reliable messengers. The initiative directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by countering anti-American propaganda and building resilience against digital disinformation threats.
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Panama announces an open competition to design and implement a program to strengthen Panamanian journalists’ English language proficiency, applied AI skills, and digital media literacy in order to counter disinformation and advance a more informed public discourse.Panama’s media environment faces growing challenges from disinformation and external influence campaigns that threaten reliable public discourse. This one-year program combines advanced English language instruction with applied artificial intelligence (AI) training and digital media literacy skills, enabling participants to access credible English-language sources, evaluate information critically, and use emerging technologies responsibly in their reporting.By the program’s end, participants will demonstrate improved English proficiency and enhanced digital literacy, enabling them to engage with U.S. expertise and global media resources. They will also apply these skills to identify manipulated media, AI-generated content, and disinformation, and to use fact-checking and verification techniques, effectively strengthening their credibility as trusted, reliable messengers for their communities.This initiative directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by countering anti-American propaganda and building resilience against digital disinformation threats, fostering a more informed public discourse in Panama and reinforcing trust in credible, fact-based reporting aligned with U.S. interests in the region. Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-PAN-FY26-02. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: RD. Award Amount: $25K – $120K per award.
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