Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 032
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 032
- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement for Internet Freedom Technology" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 7, 2013 and posted on Apr 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2014 As this is an Annual Program Statement, SOI submissions will be reviewed on at least a quarterly basis according to the following deadlines May 31, 2013 August 30, 2013 November 29, 2013 February 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement for Internet Freedom Technology is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) to support projects that strengthen Internet freedom worldwide. The program sits under the broader foreign assistance objective of "Governing Justly and Democratically" and is aimed at promoting freedom of expression and the free flow of information through the Internet and other connectivity technologies. In practical terms, DRL is looking for initiatives that help people access, share, and communicate information more freely, particularly in environments where online speech or access is restricted.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it starts with a Statement of Interest (SOI), not a full grant proposal. Organizations are asked to submit a concept-level SOI that explains what they want to do and demonstrates that they have the capacity to manage the project. DRL uses these SOIs as a screening step; only selected applicants will later be invited to submit a full proposal through a separate invitation process. Because of that structure, this announcement is not a formal Request for Proposals on its own, and submitting an SOI is essentially a way to get considered for an invitation to apply.
This specific solicitation is narrowly focused on technology development as it relates to Internet freedom programming. It is not meant for digital safety, advocacy, or research-focused efforts under this particular posting. Those other areas are explicitly noted as being handled through separate solicitations, so applicants are expected to align their SOI with the technology-development scope rather than broader policy work, training, general awareness campaigns, or purely research studies.
The opportunity is issued as an Annual Program Statement, meaning DRL reviews submissions on a recurring schedule instead of using a single one-time deadline. SOIs are reviewed at least quarterly, with stated submission deadlines of May 31, 2013; August 30, 2013; November 29, 2013; and February 28, 2014. The posting date for the opportunity was April 4, 2013, and the final listed closing date was February 28, 2014, with the archive date shown as March 30, 2014.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). The award size is substantial, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $2,500,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants are not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though proposed budgets would still be evaluated for reasonableness and fit with the technical objectives.
Eligibility is broad and includes small businesses, for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. The sponsoring agency is the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to Grants.gov and GrantSolutions support channels, including phone and email contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement for Internet Freedom Technology?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) to support projects that strengthen Internet freedom worldwide, specifically through technology development.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to promote freedom of expression and the free flow of information by supporting initiatives that help people access, share, and communicate information more freely online and through other connectivity technologies, especially in places where online speech or access is restricted.
Is this opportunity focused on full programmatic internet freedom work, or specifically on technology development?
This solicitation is narrowly focused on technology development related to internet freedom programming. Applicants are expected to align their Statement of Interest (SOI) with the technology-development scope.
Does this announcement support digital safety, advocacy, or research projects?
No. Digital safety, advocacy, and research-focused efforts are explicitly noted as being handled through separate solicitations, not through this particular posting.
What is the first step to apply?
The first step is submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI) rather than a full grant proposal.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) in this program?
An SOI is a concept-level submission that explains what an organization wants to do and shows that it has the capacity to manage the project. DRL uses SOIs as a screening step.
Does submitting an SOI mean I have submitted a full application?
No. Submitting an SOI is a way to be considered for an invitation to apply. Only selected applicants will later be invited to submit a full proposal through a separate invitation process.
Is this announcement a formal Request for Proposals (RFP)?
No. Because the process starts with an SOI and only selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal later, this announcement is not a standalone formal RFP.
How often are SOIs reviewed under this Annual Program Statement?
SOIs are reviewed at least quarterly, since this is an Annual Program Statement with recurring review cycles rather than a single one-time deadline.
What were the stated SOI submission deadlines?
The stated submission deadlines were May 31, 2013; August 30, 2013; November 29, 2013; and February 28, 2014.
When was this opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The posting date was April 4, 2013. The final listed closing date was February 28, 2014, and the archive date was March 30, 2014.
What agency is sponsoring this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Under what CFDA number is this grant offered?
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What is the funding range for awards under this opportunity?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $2,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes small businesses, for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or using the submission systems?
Applicants needing help are directed to Grants.gov and GrantSolutions support channels, including phone and email contacts.
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