The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant opportunity, initiating a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from eligible organizations. This grant is specifically designed to fund programs that champion and advance Internet Freedom worldwide, aligning with DRL’s broader mission. Interested organizations are invited to submit their Statements of Interest (SOI) across various defined Internet Freedom funding themes. The primary purpose of this initiative is to support innovative and impactful projects that strengthen digital rights and ensure open, secure, and reliable internet access. Organizations should prepare their proposals, noting the application deadline of January 5, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350464
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010084 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement |
| 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 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | Within each of the 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 350464 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DRL FY23 APS Internet Freedom RSOI.pdf
Folder 350464 Full Announcement-NOFO -> PSI DRL FY23 APS Internet Freedom 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 | SFOP0010084 | SFOP0010084 | PKG00283366 | Oct 04, 2023 | Jan 05, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350464 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350464 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350464 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350464 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350464 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf