The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering the Internet Freedom Grant to fund projects that safeguard the open, secure, and reliable Internet. This grant aims to advance fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online by supporting civil society in technology, digital safety, policy, advocacy, and applied research initiatives. Organizations can apply by submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) that align with the goal of promoting Internet freedom. Deadline for SOI applications is February 12, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 299519
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0003638 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY18 DRL Internet Freedom APS |
| 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: | Human Rights and Democracy Programs |
| 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, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please refer to the Proposal Submission Instructions for Statements of Interest posted on DRL’s website. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces the availability of funding for projects that support Internet freedom. DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs. DRL invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Arroyo
arroyoce@state.gov Email:arroyoce@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 299519 Full Announcement-Full Annoucement -> APS 2017 Final_UpdatedSAMSDomestic.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine Arroyo arroyoce@state.gov Email: arroyoce@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00237121 | Dec 18, 2017 | Feb 12, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299519 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
299519 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299519 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
299519 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
299519 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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