Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation
Department of State
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 shorta
Funding
Award size
$100K – $1M
Award ceiling
100000
Type
Cooperative Agreement
Dates
Deadline
Closing this month
Posted
08/01/2026
Closes
2026-09-01
Eligibility
Eligibility
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Program
Funding area
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Opportunity #
PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-04
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov