The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant as an open competition for eligible organizations. This grant is for the purpose of supporting and strengthening independent media and civil society in Balkan countries. The DRL seeks applications for projects designed to bolster democratic principles and human rights in the region. Organizations are invited to submit proposals that aim to foster robust, independent media outlets and empower local civil society groups. This initiative provides a crucial opportunity for funding projects that enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen participation across the Balkans. Successful applicants will contribute significantly to the social and political development of these nations by fortifying their democratic institutions and civic engagement.
Opportunity ID: 331430
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007595 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society |
| 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: | Foreign Assistance Act, FY20 HRDF, FY20 AEECA |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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/nongovernment 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 organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support and strengthen independent media and civil society in Balkan countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 14:22:26 – Jasmin Henderson (Modification Comments) Frequently Asked Questions added. United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society ADDENDUMQUESTION: Is it okay to have different levels of activities in different countries or do we need to do the same activities in all countries? ANSWER: An applicant can suggest different activities per country. Activities should address the needs in each participating country. QUESTION: Are organizations from Slovenia and Croatia eligible as countries from where we can engage organizations as partners/consultants/experts under this call (because they are not listed under this call)? QUESTION: Is media literacy weighted equally in importance with support to local independent media outlets in this project? |
Apr 04, 2024 | |
| Frequently Asked Questions added. United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society ADDENDUMQUESTION: Is it okay to have different levels of activities in different countries or do we need to do the same activities in all countries? ANSWER: An applicant can suggest different activities per country. Activities should address the needs in each participating country. QUESTION: Are organizations from Slovenia and Croatia eligible as countries from where we can engage organizations as partners/consultants/experts under this call (because they are not listed under this call)? QUESTION: Is media literacy weighted equally in importance with support to local independent media outlets in this project? |
Feb 10, 2021 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007595 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society |
| 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: | Foreign Assistance Act, FY20 HRDF, FY20 AEECA |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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/nongovernment 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 organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support and strengthen independent media and civil society in Balkan countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007595 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society |
| 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: | Foreign Assistance Act, FY20 HRDF, FY20 AEECA |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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/nongovernment 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 organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support and strengthen independent media and civil society in Balkan countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007595 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society |
| 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: | Foreign Assistance Act, FY20 HRDF, FY20 AEECA |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| 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 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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/nongovernment 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 organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support and strengthen independent media and civil society in Balkan countries. |
| 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-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 331430 Full Announcement-DRL Balkans NOFO -> Balkans Open NOFO.pdf
Folder 331430 Full Announcement-DRL Balkans NOFO -> PSI for Applications Jan. 2020 – after 01.21.20.pdf
Folder 331430 Other Supporting Documents-Frequently Asked Questions -> FAQs SFOP0007595.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0007595 | DRL Balkans Media and Civil Society | PKG00265395 | Feb 10, 2021 | Apr 26, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331430 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331430 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331430 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331430 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331430 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331430 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
331430 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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