This grant is for the purpose of funding programs that develop and enhance secure technologies for human rights monitoring organizations operating in Internet-repressive environments. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeks solutions enabling secure collection, transmission, analysis, storage, and publication of human rights abuse information, with a particular focus on mobile phone evidence. Projects should offer security and usability improvements or localization of existing tools. Competitive proposals must include robust implementation, outreach, training, and support plans for target human rights groups. Open-source technologies are highly encouraged, and produced software is expected to undergo a confidential external security audit. Programs should have global application, prioritizing translations into languages like Chinese, Farsi, Vietnamese, and Burmese.
Opportunity ID: 218375
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| 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: | none |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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: | Human rights monitoring organizations operating in Internet repressive environments need secure communication and documentation technologies to collect, transmit, analyze, store, and publish information on human rights abuses. DRL seeks to fund programs which develop and improve technologies for secure documentation, reporting, and/or tracking of human rights violations around the world. DRL is particularly interested in projects that facilitate safer collection of evidence with mobile phones. Improvements to existing technologies may include security enhancements, but may also include usability improvements or localization of security tools. Competitive proposals should include a thorough implementation and outreach plan to target human rights groups. This should include details for training and support. It is our expectation that software produced under this project will be made available for a confidential, external security audit. Open source technologies are highly competitive.The program should have global application with languages targeting populations or regions the applicants deem priority.Objectives: 1. Improve technology for secure documentation of human rights violations, particularly via mobile phones.2. Support the development and deployment of technologies for secure data collection, data transmission, and/or storage of data. 3. Provide end users of technology with support options such as strong documentation, training and help desk support.4. Technologies should aim to be translated into a range of languages such as Chinese, Farsi, Vietnamese, and/or Burmese.FOR FULL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Monday-Friday 8 AM – 6 PM ET
help@grantsolutions.gov 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 We are closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Agency Contact revised. | Jan 30, 2013 | |
| Agency Contact inserted. | Jan 30, 2013 | |
| Jan 30, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| 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: | none |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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: | Human rights monitoring organizations operating in Internet repressive environments need secure communication and documentation technologies to collect, transmit, analyze, store, and publish information on human rights abuses. DRL seeks to fund programs which develop and improve technologies for secure documentation, reporting, and/or tracking of human rights violations around the world. DRL is particularly interested in projects that facilitate safer collection of evidence with mobile phones. Improvements to existing technologies may include security enhancements, but may also include usability improvements or localization of security tools. Competitive proposals should include a thorough implementation and outreach plan to target human rights groups. This should include details for training and support. It is our expectation that software produced under this project will be made available for a confidential, external security audit. Open source technologies are highly competitive.The program should have global application with languages targeting populations or regions the applicants deem priority.Objectives: 1. Improve technology for secure documentation of human rights violations, particularly via mobile phones.2. Support the development and deployment of technologies for secure data collection, data transmission, and/or storage of data. 3. Provide end users of technology with support options such as strong documentation, training and help desk support.4. Technologies should aim to be translated into a range of languages such as Chinese, Farsi, Vietnamese, and/or Burmese.FOR FULL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Monday-Friday 8 AM – 6 PM ET
help@grantsolutions.gov 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 We are closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| 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: | none |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | Human rights monitoring organizations operating in Internet repressive environments need secure communication and documentation technologies to collect, transmit, analyze, store, and publish information on human rights abuses. DRL seeks to fund programs which develop and improve technologies for secure documentation, reporting, and/or tracking of human rights violations around the world. DRL is particularly interested in projects that facilitate safer collection of evidence with mobile phones. Improvements to existing technologies may include security enhancements, but may also include usability improvements or localization of security tools. Competitive proposals should include a thorough implementation and outreach plan to target human rights groups. This should include details for training and support. It is our expectation that software produced under this project will be made available for a confidential, external security audit. Open source technologies are highly competitive.The program should have global application with languages targeting populations or regions the applicants deem priority.Objectives: 1. Improve technology for secure documentation of human rights violations, particularly via mobile phones.2. Support the development and deployment of technologies for secure data collection, data transmission, and/or storage of data. 3. Provide end users of technology with support options such as strong documentation, training and help desk support.4. Technologies should aim to be translated into a range of languages such as Chinese, Farsi, Vietnamese, and/or Burmese.FOR FULL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Should you have any questions regarding the solicitation, please feel free to contact IFrfp@state.gov .
Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| 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: | none |
| 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: | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | Human rights monitoring organizations operating in Internet repressive environments need secure communication and documentation technologies to collect, transmit, analyze, store, and publish information on human rights abuses. DRL seeks to fund programs which develop and improve technologies for secure documentation, reporting, and/or tracking of human rights violations around the world. DRL is particularly interested in projects that facilitate safer collection of evidence with mobile phones. Improvements to existing technologies may include security enhancements, but may also include usability improvements or localization of security tools.
Competitive proposals should include a thorough implementation and outreach plan to target human rights groups. This should include details for training and support. It is our expectation that software produced under this project will be made available for a confidential, external security audit. Open source technologies are highly competitive. The program should have global application with languages targeting populations or regions the applicants deem priority. Objectives: FOR FULL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Full Proposals: Global Internet Freedom, Secure Technologies for Human Rights Monitoring |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Available Monday-Friday 8am-6pm EST Phone: (202) 401-5282 or (866) 577-0771 Email:help@grantsolutions.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 218375 Full Announcement-1 -> solicitation- rfp for hr documentation- 1-30-2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Monday-Friday 8 AM – 6 PM ET
help@grantsolutions.gov 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 We are closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRLA-DRLAQM-13-016-016228 | Internet Freedom Tech for HR Documentation | PKG00162750 | Jan 30, 2013 | Feb 27, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
218375 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
218375 Budget-1.1.pdf
218375 Project-1.1.pdf
218375 SF424A-1.0.pdf
218375 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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