DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State
At a glance
DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was March 17, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $1.5M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
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Key facts
- Jan 11, 2022Posted
- Mar 17, 2022Application deadline
- Posted
- Jan 11, 2022
- Close date
- Mar 17, 2022
- Award floor
- $1,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $1,500,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
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.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
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.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.345
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $1.5m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008520), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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