The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to organizations interested in programs that aim to increase the free flow of objective and independent information. This grant is specifically for initiatives targeting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), facilitating information exchange into, out of, and within the country. DRL seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) from eligible organizations to support this critical policy objective, fostering greater access to diverse information sources for the people of North Korea. The program seeks to counter restricted information environments by promoting transparency and independent media. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals.
Opportunity ID: 351542
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010163 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY23 DPRK Access to Information Programs – Statements of Interest |
| 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: | FY23 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: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | 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 the policy objective to increase the free flow of objective, independent information into, out of, and within the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). |
| 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-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 351542 Full Announcement-DPRK RSOI Access to Info -> To Post – FY23 DPRK Access to Information Programs – Statements of Interest.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00284218 | Dec 18, 2023 | Jan 26, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351542 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351542 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351542 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351542 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351542 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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