The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to fund programs aimed at increasing access to objective and independent information in, out of, and within North Korea. This grant is for organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for initiatives designed to counter information isolation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DRL seeks proposals that support its policy objective of fostering a free flow of impartial information, enabling better communication and understanding. Applicants should demonstrate their capacity to execute programs that effectively broaden the reach of unbiased news and data within this challenging environment, aligning with the broader goal of promoting human rights and democratic principles through transparency.
Opportunity ID: 344830
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY22 DPRK Increasing Access to Information Programs – Statements of Interest |
| 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, 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: | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| 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 344830 Full Announcement-Statements of Interest -> FY22 DPRK RSOI – Access to Information.pdf
Folder 344830 Other Supporting Documents-Proposal Submission Info -> PSI for SOIs November 2022.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 | PKG00278859 | Dec 09, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344830 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344830 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344830 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
344830 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
344830 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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