The Department of State is offering a grant to establish regional security training hubs for journalists in challenging environments. The $1,000,000 one-year pilot program aims to support journalists in working safely and securely through the creation of at least three training hubs. Proposals are requested to achieve this objective and enhance the safety of journalists in difficult regions. Application deadline is Oct 12, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 197313
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DRLA-DRLAQM-12-081 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Regional Security Training Hubs for Journalists |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 11, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description:: | Proposed program objectives and activities: DRL requests proposals for a $1,000,000 one-year pilot program that will enable journalists working in difficult environments to continue to do so as safely and securely as possible. This objective will be accomplished through the establishment of at least three regional security training hubs for journalists. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 |
| Competition ID: | DRLA-DRLAQM-12-081-015709 |
| Competition Title: | Journalists Rapid Response Program |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00142470 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Emily Stanfield |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | DRLA-DRLAQM-12-081-015709 | Journalists Rapid Response Program | PKG00142470 | Aug 31, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 | View | Emily Stanfield | Organization Applicants |