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DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement

ID: DFOP0016957 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from interested organizations for programs that support Internet Freedom. In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL's goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting human rights, including fundamental freedoms, and the free flow of information online.
Background
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) aimed at supporting Internet Freedom. This initiative aligns with the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, focusing on protecting an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet while promoting human rights and the free flow of information online.

Grant Details
DRL seeks proposals that demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges to Internet Freedom and provide innovative solutions to address these issues. Applicants must outline a program statement that includes:

1) A table listing organization name, target country/countries, total funding requested from DRL, total cost-share (if any), and program length;

2) A synopsis detailing how the program will impact stakeholders;

3) A breakdown identifying program objectives and expected results;

4) A description demonstrating the applicant's expertise in managing similar programs.

Additionally, applicants should have partnerships with relevant stakeholders and demonstrate experience in administering successful programs.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/NGOs, public international organizations, institutions of higher education (public or private), and for-profit organizations. Preference is given to non-profit entities. Applicants must have existing partnerships or the capacity to develop them with relevant stakeholders. Organizations listed on the Excluded Parties List System in SAM.gov or with current debts to the U.S. government are not eligible.

Period of Performance
The total duration of any award resulting from this RSOI shall not exceed 60 months or five years.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified in the document; however, applicants must detail their funding requests within their proposals.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for performance will depend on the specific proposals submitted by applicants targeting relevant countries.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.345 - International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 10/2/24 the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor posted grant opportunity DFOP0016957 for DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. It is expected that 0 total grants will be made worth between $500,000 and $3.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Oct. 2, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Jan. 9, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Oct. 2, 2024, 1:14 p.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria: • 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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$3,000,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
0

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(202) 890-9795
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=51c5de7847c956504f681864336d430c&view=Default

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