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DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · SFOP0008520

Closed

Award Range

$1.0M – $1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 17, 2022

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups. Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor. 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, interoperable, reliable,... $1,000,000-$1,500,000 per award; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•DRL welcomes applications from U
•Deadline: 2022-03-17

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

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, interoperable, reliable, and secure global Internet. Competitive programs will develop and deploy sustainable mechanisms for supporting networks of digital protectors of marginalized, vulnerable, or at-risk communities (Protection Providers) in identifying, developing, and utilizing expertise and networks necessary to respond to emergent threats.

Attachments

PDF

PSI_for_Applications_December_2021_-_after_12.01.21.pdf

PDF

DRL-DigiSafe_Community.zip

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $1.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 11, 2022

Application Deadline: March 17, 2022 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

InternetFreedom@state.gov

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