This grant is for the purpose of empowering civil society and independent media worldwide to advocate effectively and hold governments accountable. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks proposals that will bolster the ability of individuals to freely exercise their fundamental freedoms. This includes ensuring the rights to expression, association, and peaceful assembly are strengthened and protected from harassment, intimidation, and physical harm. The initiative aims to foster environments where independent media can thrive and civil society organizations can operate without fear, ultimately contributing to more transparent and accountable governance globally. This open competition invites organizations to submit applications for projects aligned with these critical objectives of human rights and democratic principles.
Opportunity ID: 346707
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009493 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Supporting Free and Independent Media Globally |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 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: | Mar 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 08, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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 a project that will support civil society and independent media to advocate and hold governments accountable by promoting and strengthening the ability of individuals to exercise their fundamental freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly free from harassment, intimidation, and physical harm. |
| 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-rr-programinfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 346707 Full Announcement-SFOP0009493 NOFO -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.pdf
Folder 346707 Full Announcement-SFOP0009493 NOFO -> PSI for Applications December 2022 – after 12.22.22.pdf
Folder 346707 Full Announcement-SFOP0009493 NOFO -> SFOP0009493 – DRL Supporting Free and Independent Media Globally Corrected Due Date.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | drl-rr-programinfo@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0009493 | DRL Supporting Free and Independent Media Globally | PKG00280420 | Mar 08, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346707 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346707 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346707 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346707 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346707 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346707 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346707 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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