This grant, announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), is specifically for strengthening independent media in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region. Its core purpose is to empower media outlets and professionals to significantly increase public access to objective, quality, and diverse information. Through this open competition, DRL seeks innovative project proposals that will enhance the capabilities of independent media. The objective is to foster a resilient information ecosystem, crucial for informed public discourse and democratic accountability. This initiative aims to combat the spread of misinformation and promote reliable reporting across the EAP region. The deadline for applications is July 10, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 354592
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0016613 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Media in the East Asia and Pacific Region |
| 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: | FY23 HRDF |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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/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: | 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 a project to strengthen independent media’s ability to increase access to objective and quality information in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 354592 Full Announcement-Independent Media EAP -> PSI for Applications April 2024 – after 04.15.24.pdf
Folder 354592 Full Announcement-Independent Media EAP -> FY2023 Regional Media FAA NOFO.pdf
Folder 354592 Full Announcement-Independent Media EAP -> (To Post) AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023 (3).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00286753 | May 29, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354592 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354592 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354592 SF424B-1.1.pdf
354592 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354592 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
354592 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
354592 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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