The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to organizations to bolster online human rights and fundamental freedoms. This grant is specifically for projects that strengthen responses to digital security threats, focusing on the repressive misuse of spyware. Successful proposals will develop and implement programs designed to improve remedy and accountability mechanisms for victims of spyware misuse across Europe and Eurasia. The aim is to enhance protective measures, deter further human rights violations stemming from digital threats, and foster a more secure and accountable digital environment in the specified regions through targeted interventions.
Opportunity ID: 352239
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010236 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Improving remedy, accountability, and deterrence for the repressive misuse of spyware in Europe and Eurasia |
| 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: | FY 2023 Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia Funds (AEECA) |
| 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: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,973,358 |
| Award Floor: | $1,973,358 |
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/nongovernmental 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: | Department of State |
| 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 strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through a focus on responses to digital security threats. Competitive proposals will develop and implement programs to improve remedy and accountability for the repressive misuse of spyware in Europe and Eurasia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-IF
Email:InternetFreedom@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352239 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Folder 352239 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> (To Post) AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023 (2).pdf
Folder 352239 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2023 DRL Europe and Eurasia Spyware NOFO Final (002).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-IF Email: 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 | SFOP0010236 | DRL Improving remedy, accountability, and deterrence for the repressive misuse of spyware in Europe and Eurasia | PKG00284760 | Feb 07, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352239 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352239 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352239 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352239 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352239 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352239 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352239 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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