The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering a grant opportunity through its FY23 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement. This grant is designed to solicit Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations globally. This grant is for the purpose of supporting and advancing Internet Freedom through various programs. DRL seeks innovative proposals from organizations interested in implementing initiatives that align with this critical objective. The Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) invites submissions from eligible entities dedicated to human rights and democratic principles in the digital sphere. The closing date for submitting these Statements of Interest is May 25, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345607
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009341 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY23 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement Round 1 |
| 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: | Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF/DF) and/or Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria: • Be a U.S.- or foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO), or a public international organization; or • Be a private, public, or state institution of higher education; or • Be a for-profit organization or business (noting there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits under grants and cooperative agreements, including those outlined in 48 CFR 30, “Cost Accounting Standards Administration”, and 48 CFR 31, “Contract Cost Principles and Procedures”); • Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including private sector partner and NGOs; and, • Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar programs. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal awards. These applicants may be s |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | Within each of the below Internet Freedom funding themes, DRL The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom. |
| 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 345607 Full Announcement-SOI -> PSI for SOIs November 2021.pdf
Folder 345607 Full Announcement-SOI -> FY23 DRL IF APS RSOI.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 | PKG00279455 | Jan 26, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345607 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345607 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345607 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
345607 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345607 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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