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Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · SFOP0009392

Closed

Award Range

$500K – $1.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

April 19, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet. 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,... $500,000-$1,000,000 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: 2023-04-19

💡 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, with a focus on technology development. Competitive proposals will develop and implement programs to develop, improve, implement, and sustain open-source technologies which serve as critical foundations for a free and open Internet.

Attachments

PDF

2022_NOFO_Critical_Open_Source_Techv.pdf

PDF

PSI

PSI_for_Applications_December_2022.pdf

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $500K
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 17, 2023

Application Deadline: April 19, 2023 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

InternetFreedom@state.gov

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