The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering a research grant for organizations to study the human rights impact of emerging technologies globally. This grant supports research initiatives to assess the potential opportunities and threats of technological innovations on human rights. Interested organizations can submit proposals reflecting this theme to be considered for funding. Deadline for submissions is Mar 29, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 312651
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005493 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Assessing the Human Rights Impact of Emerging Technologies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Foreign Assistance Act, Democracy Fund/Human Rights Democracy Fund (DF/HRDF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $350,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for research on the impact of emerging technologies on human rights. In furtherance of U.S. government policy to “maintain U.S. leadership in emerging technologies” per the U.S. National Cyber Strategy, DRL seeks to support research initiatives that explore and assess the potential human rights impacts, opportunities, and threats of emerging technological innovations globally. DRL invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit proposals outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
InternetFreedom@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 312651 Other Supporting Documents-Proposal Submission Instructio -> Proposal Submission Instructions (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | InternetFreedom@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00248141 | Mar 29, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312651 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312651 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312651 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312651 SF424A-1.0.pdf
312651 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
312651 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
312651 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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