Opportunity Information: Apply for NG FTIF 2022
The Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Niger) grant opportunity designed to reduce corruption, fiscal malfeasance, and budget irregularities in Niger by strengthening investigative journalism. The program is based on the idea that Niger has weak transparency and accountability outcomes, and that even when the national audit authority (Cour des Comptes) publishes findings that flag questionable public spending, those findings often do not translate into sustained media scrutiny or public pressure. Because much of the current reporting tends to repeat official statements rather than independently investigate wrongdoing, the opportunity focuses on building a more credible, independent, and self-sustaining investigative journalism ecosystem that can produce evidence-based reporting that authorities cannot easily ignore.
The core objective is to help drive a change in government behavior by increasing both the quality and the volume of investigative reporting on corruption and public finance issues. FTIF is structured around the expectation that better-trained journalists, producing stronger and legally sound investigations, will increase public knowledge and scrutiny and, in turn, encourage the Government of Niger to adopt stronger fiscal transparency measures and more readily investigate and prosecute corruption. In short, the fund treats investigative journalism as a practical lever for accountability: stronger reporting leads to greater public awareness, which increases pressure for enforcement and reforms.
Planned outcomes emphasize capacity, output, coordination, and sustainability. On the capacity side, the program aims to considerably expand the pool of Nigerien journalists who can competently investigate corruption and fiscal malfeasance. On the output side, it seeks a noticeable increase in media reporting on corruption, budget irregularities, and misuse of funds. Beyond journalism itself, the desired ripple effects include concrete government action on fiscal transparency and increased public understanding of the media's watchdog role. The opportunity also prioritizes strengthening professional ties between Nigerien journalists and West African and international investigative journalism networks, both to share best practices and to support cross-border collaboration when relevant. A key long-term outcome is improved organization of investigative journalists in Niger through a formal, self-sustaining structure, including a centralized online platform where members can collaborate and where published investigative content can be shared with citizens and international audiences.
The main activity funded under FTIF is the recruitment and training of about 50 journalists across Niger, with training hubs in the four largest cities: Niamey, Zinder, Maradi, and Agadez. Journalists from other areas are expected to attend the nearest training site, and the program is encouraged, if feasible, to include participants from all regions of the country. Trainings are intended to run throughout a 12-month implementation period at intervals in each city, and they may be conducted in partnership with an internationally based investigative journalism organization, alongside West African and international experts.
Training content is intended to be practical and specialized, focusing on investigative best practices for uncovering government financial corruption and private sector financial corruption, fiscal forensic approaches, and strong journalistic ethics. It also includes guidance on judicial and procedural realities around investigating and prosecuting corruption, as well as how to report responsibly while complying with Niger's privacy and defamation laws. The program is expected to consult with key Nigerien institutions, notably the anti-corruption authority HALCIA (Haute Autorite de Lutte contre la Corruption et les Infractions Assimilees) and the Cour des Comptes, so that journalists understand relevant legal frameworks and government procedures and can produce reporting credible enough to serve as a basis for official follow-up investigations. The implementer is also expected to build the journalists into a formal, registered network that will continue beyond the grant period, with members maintaining a website to publish investigative pieces and sustain peer support, training, and collaboration over time. Across activities, the opportunity calls for attention to appropriate gender and ethnic representation among participants.
From a grant administration standpoint, FTIF is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the funder expects substantial involvement and coordination during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. The funding opportunity number is NG FTIF 2022, with CFDA number 19.662. The agency planned a single award with an award ceiling of $210,000. The original posting date was April 20, 2022, with an original closing date of June 30, 2022. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others" (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice).Apply for NG FTIF 2022
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Niger in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.662.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $210,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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