This grant, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), is designed to support programming that enhances equitable and impartial media coverage across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It represents an open competition inviting organizations to submit applications focused on fostering balanced and inclusive reporting. The primary purpose is to strengthen media integrity and ensure diverse perspectives are represented, ultimately contributing to a more informed public discourse in the MENA area. This initiative aims to bolster independent journalism and advance human rights through accurate and fair reporting practices, promoting a more equitable information landscape.
Opportunity ID: 346512
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009323 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Advancing Inclusive and Equitable Reporting in the MENA Region |
| 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: | FY2022 ESF |
| 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: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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/nongovernmental 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. |
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 programming that supports equitable and impartial media coverage in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
drl-neaprograminfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 346512 Full Announcement-AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
Folder 346512 Full Announcement-NOFO – FOE Regional -> NOFO – FOE Regional.pdf
Folder 346512 Full Announcement-PSI for Applications -> PSI for Applications December 2022.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | drl-neaprograminfo@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00280244 | Mar 01, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346512 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346512 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346512 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346512 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346512 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346512 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346512 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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