The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet. This grant is for enhancing digital security and resilience within civil society, specifically targeting Ukraine and Moldova. It aims to build and expand existing networks of digital security trainers and providers supporting civil society organizations. Additionally, the program will provide essential capacity building and emergency response support to targeted and at-risk civil society organizations in these regions. The objective is to foster a more secure online environment, ensuring fundamental freedoms are upheld, and civil society can operate safely and effectively in the digital realm.
Opportunity ID: 352237
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010233 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Resilience for Digital Security Providers and Capacity for Civil Society in Ukraine and Moldova |
| 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 to 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: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,628,020 |
| Award Floor: | $1,628,020 |
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 an open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet. Competitive programs will focus on Ukraine and Moldova and will support digital security capacity building to strengthen and expand existing networks of trainers and providers of support to civil society organizations, as well as capacity building and emergency response support for targeted and at-risk civil society organizations. |
| 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 352237 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2023DR~2.PDF
Folder 352237 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Folder 352237 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> (To Post) AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023 (2).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 | SFOP0010233 | DRL Strengthening Resilience for Digital Security Providers and Capacity for Civil Society in Ukraine and Moldova | PKG00284759 | Feb 07, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352237 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352237 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352237 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352237 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352237 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352237 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352237 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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