The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to organizations. This grant is for the purpose of defending the online freedom of expression of anticorruption activists, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists in Ukraine and Moldova. It aims to achieve this by improving the security, reliability, and usability of relevant secure and anonymous communications tools. The initiative seeks to promote transparency and expose fraud, aligning with Strategic Objective 5.2 & 5.3 of the 2021 National Strategy on Countering Corruption. The goal is to strengthen the digital resilience of those working to combat corruption in these regions.
Opportunity ID: 338601
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008556 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Improving the Security of Technology for Ukrainian and Moldovan Anticorruption Efforts |
| 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: | Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
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. |
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 to defend the online freedom of expression of anticorruption activists, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists (“anticorruption actors” in Ukraine and Moldova by improving the security, reliability, and/or usability of relevant secure and anonymous communications tools to promote transparency and expose fraud, in line with Strategic Objective 5.2 & 5.3 of the 2021 National Strategy on Countering Corruption. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 14:29:06 – Christine Arroyo (Modification Comments) Due date extended until April 29, 2022. |
Apr 04, 2024 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008556 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Improving the Security of Technology for Ukrainian and Moldovan Anticorruption Efforts |
| 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: | Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
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. |
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 to defend the online freedom of expression of anticorruption activists, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists (“anticorruption actors” in Ukraine and Moldova by improving the security, reliability, and/or usability of relevant secure and anonymous communications tools to promote transparency and expose fraud, in line with Strategic Objective 5.2 & 5.3 of the 2021 National Strategy on Countering Corruption. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
InternetFreedom@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008556 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Improving the Security of Technology for Ukrainian and Moldovan Anticorruption Efforts |
| 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: | Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) |
| 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: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
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. |
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 to defend the online freedom of expression of anticorruption activists, whistleblowers, and investigative journalists (“anticorruption actors” in Ukraine and Moldova by improving the security, reliability, and/or usability of relevant secure and anonymous communications tools to promote transparency and expose fraud, in line with Strategic Objective 5.2 & 5.3 of the 2021 National Strategy on Countering Corruption. |
| 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:- |
Related Documents
Folder 338601 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> PSI for Applications December 2021 – after 12.01.21.pdf
Folder 338601 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO- DRL IF AntiCorruption Tech Final New Due Date.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 | PKG00272481 | Mar 09, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
338601 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
338601 SF424A-1.0.pdf
338601 SF424B-1.1.pdf
338601 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
338601 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
338601 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
338601 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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