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Safeguarding Freedom of Expression from Coercive Legal Pressure

Bureau of Global Public Affairs · SFOP0008973

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $2.5M

Total Program Funding

$2.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 18, 2022

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Safeguarding Freedom of Expression from Coercive Legal Pressure. Bureau of Global Public Affairs. A Cooperative Agreement for up to a total of $2,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 ESF will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of foreign researchers, journalists, and others civil society actors to increase awareness about the use of coercive legal instruments by the People’s... up to $2,500,000 per award; $2,500,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Unrestricted (any eligible entity)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U
•Deadline: 2022-07-18

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What This Grant Funds

A Cooperative Agreement for up to a total of $2,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 ESF will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of foreign researchers, journalists, and others civil society actors to increase awareness about the use of coercive legal instruments by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and/or Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to limit freedoms of speech and expression abroad. The project will also build the capacity of and provide resources to key beneficiaries to curb the impact of these coercive measures and correct its destabilizing effect on foreign information environments. The initial period of performance will be for twenty-four (24) months. Funding authority rests under FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (Div. K, P.L. 116-260) and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

Who Can Apply

The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600. GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Eligible Applicant Types

Unrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $2.5M
Total Program Funding: $2.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 27, 2022

Application Deadline: July 18, 2022 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

GEC-Programs@state.gov

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