The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to support programs focused on Internet Freedom. This grant is for organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest for initiatives within various Internet Freedom funding themes. DRL announces this Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) to fund projects that advance the principles of internet freedom globally. The aim is to empower organizations to develop and implement programs that safeguard and promote online rights and access. Through this opportunity, DRL seeks innovative approaches to combat censorship, enhance digital security, and ensure open access to information, thereby fostering a free and open internet. This initiative underscores DRL’s commitment to human rights in the digital sphere.
Opportunity ID: 344219
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009225 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY22 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement Round 2 |
| 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: | Democracy, Human rights, and Labor |
| 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: | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 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 344219 Full Announcement-SOI -> PSI for SOIs November 2021.pdf
Folder 344219 Full Announcement-SOI -> 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 | PKG00277530 | Oct 27, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344219 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344219 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344219 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
344219 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
344219 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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