Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 044
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 044
- 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 "Media and Youth in the Middle East and North Africa Region" 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 Apr 27, 2012 and posted on Apr 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 2012 No Explanation. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) posted a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Media and Youth in the Middle East and North Africa Region" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 12 044) focused on youth empowerment across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The program is designed for projects that help young people strengthen their civic voice and engagement by using media, especially mobile and cinematic documentation. In practical terms, the opportunity centers on initiatives that train or equip youth to document their experiences, communities, and issues of public concern through tools like mobile phones and filmmaking techniques, with the broader aim of supporting democratic participation, human rights awareness, and civic expression through creative, media-based approaches.
The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under the CFDA number 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor." DRL set a funding range that indicates it was looking for substantial, multi-activity projects rather than small pilot efforts. Awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. No cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were not obligated to bring additional non-federal funds to be considered competitive, although applicants could still choose to leverage outside resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Eligibility was open to several types of organizations that commonly implement international programming. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility structure suggests DRL was willing to consider proposals from universities with relevant academic and training capacity, as well as NGOs with field presence and experience working with youth, media training, civil society development, or rights-based programming in the MENA region.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on April 9, 2012, with the original closing date listed as May 7, 2012, and an updated closing date of May 9, 2012. The record indicates the opportunity was later archived on June 8, 2012. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726) during weekday business hours, reflecting that submissions and official materials were handled through the Grants.gov platform.
Overall, this grant competition targeted projects that combine youth development with practical media skills, emphasizing documentation as a tool for empowerment. While the summary description is brief, the framing from DRL points to programming that would likely involve structured training, mentoring, and hands-on production support for youth participants, and potentially the creation and dissemination of short films or mobile-recorded stories that amplify youth perspectives. The focus on "mobile and cinematic documentation" signals an interest in accessible, modern storytelling methods that can be used in challenging environments, reach broad audiences, and support civic participation and human rights-related goals within the MENA region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Media and Youth in the Middle East and North Africa Region (DRL)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Media and Youth in the Middle East and North Africa Region".
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This opportunity was posted by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 12 044.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this grant?
The grant is categorized under CFDA 19.345, titled "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program focuses on youth empowerment across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by strengthening young people’s civic voice and engagement through media, with an emphasis on mobile and cinematic documentation.
What kinds of projects does DRL appear to be seeking?
Based on the description provided, DRL is seeking initiatives that train or equip youth to document their experiences, communities, and issues of public concern using tools such as:
- Mobile phones for recording and storytelling
- Filmmaking and cinematic documentation techniques
- Hands-on media production approaches that elevate youth perspectives
The broader aim is to support democratic participation, human rights awareness, and civic expression through creative, media-based methods.
What region does this opportunity target?
The opportunity targets the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Does the opportunity focus on a particular audience?
Yes. The central focus is on young people, particularly supporting youth to strengthen civic engagement and public voice through media documentation.
What does "mobile and cinematic documentation" mean in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, "mobile and cinematic documentation" refers to using accessible tools and storytelling methods (such as mobile phones and filmmaking techniques) to help youth document and share real-world experiences and issues of public concern in ways that can support civic participation and human rights-related goals.
What is the funding range for awards?
DRL indicated an award range with:
- Award floor: $300,000
- Award ceiling: $1,000,000
Does DRL require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. No cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants were not obligated to bring non-federal funds to be considered competitive. Applicants could still choose to leverage outside resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to the following organization types:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations, including:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits and also nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was May 7, 2012. The closing date was later updated to May 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The record indicates the opportunity was archived on June 8, 2012.
Where were official materials and submissions handled?
The notice indicates the official materials and submissions were handled through Grants.gov.
What should applicants do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726 during weekday business hours.
What does the stated funding range suggest about the expected project scope?
The stated floor and ceiling ($300,000 to $1,000,000) suggest DRL was looking for substantial, multi-activity projects rather than small pilot efforts.
What outcomes does the program description emphasize?
The description emphasizes youth-focused outcomes such as:
- Stronger youth civic voice and engagement
- Practical media skills to document communities and public issues
- Support for democratic participation
- Greater human rights awareness and civic expression through media
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