The DRL is offering this grant to establish regional security training hubs, aiming to enhance the safety and security of journalists operating in challenging environments. This $1,000,000 one-year pilot program invites proposals for the creation of at least three strategically located hubs. The primary purpose of this grant is to provide critical training and resources, empowering journalists to navigate dangerous situations and continue their essential work securely. By fostering a more secure working environment, the DRL seeks to mitigate risks faced by media professionals globally. This initiative underscores the department’s commitment to protecting those reporting from difficult regions and ensuring the continuity of vital independent journalism.
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 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 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2012 No Explanation |
| 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 having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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: | Regional Security Training Hubs for Journalists |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions User Support
Phone Number: 1-202-402-5282 or 1-866-577-0771 help@grantsolutions.gov Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 197313 Full Announcement-1 -> journalists rapid response program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | GrantSolutions User Support Phone Number: 1-202-402-5282 or 1-866-577-0771 help@grantsolutions.gov Email: help@grantsolutions.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | DRLA-DRLAQM-12-081-015709 | Journalists Rapid Response Program | PKG00142470 | Aug 31, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
197313 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
197313 Budget-1.1.pdf
197313 Project-1.1.pdf
197313 SF424A-1.0.pdf
197313 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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