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.
Advancing Investigative Journalism in Ukraine through U.S. AI Innovation
U.S. Mission to Ukraine · Opportunity number PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-04
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 2, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-04 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Ukraine Department of State |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 19.040 |
| Posted | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Estimated total program funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | Sep 2, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Ukrainian not-for-profit media organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Ukrainian independent media outlets
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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