International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations
CFDA 90.500 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$740.6M
Awards
9
Recipients
4
States
2
Last Updated
Feb 17, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $411.5M | 5 | |
| 2025 | $329.1M | 4 | -20.0% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 |
Top 9 Awards under CFDA 90.500
Largest individual obligations for International Broadcasting Independent Grantee Organizations.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_1060-24-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINEASTERNEUROPE | RFE/RL INC District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2024 | $151,808,695 |
ASST_NON_1060-25-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINEASTERNEUROPE | RFE/RL INC District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2025 | $135,016,000 |
ASST_NON_MN01-25-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEMIDDLEEAST | MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC. Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | SPRINGFIELD, VA-11 | 2025 | $95,000,000 |
ASST_NON_MN01-24-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEMIDDLEEAST | MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC. Virginia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | SPRINGFIELD, VA-11 | 2024 | $94,563,873 |
ASST_NON_1065-24-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEASIA | RADIO FREE ASIA District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2024 | $62,864,145 |
ASST_NON_OT01-23-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEMIDDLEEAST | OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2024 | $58,720,642 |
ASST_NON_1065-25-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEASIA | RADIO FREE ASIA District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2025 | $57,788,000 |
ASST_NON_OT01-24-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEMIDDLEEAST | OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2024 | $43,500,000 |
ASST_NON_OT01-25-GO-00001_514 PLANNINGANDOPERATIONSEXPENSESRELATEDTOINTERNATIONALBROADCASTINGINTHEMIDDLEEAST | OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND District of Columbia | U.S. Agency for Global Media U.S. Agency for Global Media | WASHINGTON, DC-98 | 2025 | $41,325,000 |
Top 9 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $551.0M | 7 |
| Virginia | $189.6M | 2 |
Top Recipients
| Recipient | Total | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| RFE/RL INCDC | $286.8M | 2 |
| MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.VA | $189.6M | 2 |
| OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUNDDC | $143.5M | 3 |
| RADIO FREE ASIADC | $120.7M | 2 |
Agencies Administering This Program
U.S. Agency for Global Media$740.6M
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs