The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering a grant to support investigative journalism projects in Africa focusing on combating corruption and addressing mis- and disinformation. This grant aims to strengthen independent media and promote transparency in the region. Applications are welcome until April 10, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324811
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0006497 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY19 Supporting Investigative Journalism in Africa |
| 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: | FY19 HRDF, Foreign Assistance Act |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support projects that support investigative journalism, especially as it relates to corruption and mitigates the effects of mis- and dis-information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
RiddleNE@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 324811 Other Supporting Documents-NOFO -> Final DRL FY19 IJ NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | RiddleNE@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0006497 | SFOP0006497 | PKG00258558 | Feb 25, 2020 | Apr 10, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324811 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
324811 SF424A-1.0.pdf
324811 SF424B-1.1.pdf
324811 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324811 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
324811 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
324811 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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