This grant is available for organizations aiming to conduct collaborative research to measure online censorship worldwide in real-time. The Department of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking proposals in alignment with the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace. The goal is to advance basic freedoms, human rights, and the unhindered dissemination of information on the internet. Applicants are encouraged to contribute to the understanding of online censorship and promote Internet freedom. The closing date for submissions is September 22, 2016, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 286517
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-17-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 22, 2016 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 22, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 22, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | DRL announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for collaborative research efforts to provide real-time measurement of online censorship globally. In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRLs goal is to promote fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online by supporting civil society to research online censorship and Internet freedom. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 286517 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> IF Measurement NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRLA-DRLAQM-17-004-057832 | Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom | PKG00226008 | Jul 25, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
286517 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
286517 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
286517 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
286517 SF424A-1.0.pdf
286517 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
286517 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
286517 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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