The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to organizations to advance freedom of the press and transparency around infrastructure development in Southeast Asia. This grant is for the purpose of supporting in-depth environmental journalism projects across the region. DRL aims to foster a more vibrant and independent media landscape capable of investigating complex environmental issues arising from infrastructure expansion. Successful projects will strengthen local journalistic capacity, enhance public discourse on environmental concerns, and promote greater accountability. This open competition invites applications from eligible organizations dedicated to fostering robust environmental reporting and media freedom in Southeast Asia.
Opportunity ID: 345731
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009360 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Advancing Environmental Journalism in the Southeast Asia Region |
| 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: | FY22 DF/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: | Feb 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,481,250 |
| Award Floor: | $740,625 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Be a U.S.- or foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO), or a public international organization; or Be a private, public, or state institution of higher education; or Be a for-profit organization or business (noting there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits under grants and cooperative agreements, including those outlined in 48 CFR 30, “Cost Accounting Standards Administration”, and 48 CFR 31, “Contract Cost Principles and Procedures”); Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including private sector partner and NGOs; and, Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar programs. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis. |
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 advance freedom of the press and transparency around infrastructure development in Southeast Asia through support for in-depth environmental journalism. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| 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 345731 Full Announcement-Environmental Journalism -> PSI for Applications (2023).pdf
Folder 345731 Full Announcement-Environmental Journalism -> To Post – Advancing Environmental Journalism NOFO.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 | PKG00279615 | Feb 01, 2023 | Apr 03, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345731 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345731 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
345731 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345731 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345731 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345731 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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