ClosedOpportunity SFOP0010253

DRL Promoting and Protecting Local Journalists in Mexico

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State

At a glance

DRL Promoting and Protecting Local Journalists in Mexico is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was April 26, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $500K, 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).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Feb 26, 2024Posted
Apr 26, 2024Application deadline

Posted: Feb 26, 2024
Close date: Apr 26, 2024
Award floor: $500,000
Award ceiling: $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/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. Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Private colleges & universities
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

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 that support the ability of journalists and independent media outlets in Mexico to exercise their fundamental freedoms, free from harassment, intimidation, and physical harm.

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Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

NOFOFull Announcement · 2023 DRL Promoting and Protecting Local Journalists in Mexico.pdfPDF · 592 KB

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.345International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and LaborProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.345

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

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FY25

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FY26

— est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.345. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “DRL Promoting and Protecting Local Journalists in Mexico”?

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 “DRL Promoting and Protecting Local Journalists in Mexico”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “DRL Promoting and Protecting Local Journalists in Mexico”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0010253), 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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040