Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 016
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 016
- 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 "Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula" 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 Jan 8, 2014 and posted on Jan 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2014 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 grant opportunity titled "Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula" was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 016. It is a discretionary grant aimed at supporting programs that protect and expand the space for freedom of expression across the Arabian Peninsula, with a clear expectation that proposed projects operate in at least three countries in the region. The opportunity emphasizes practical, on-the-ground initiatives that strengthen legal, professional, and civil society capacity to defend expression rights, especially as expression increasingly shifts into online and digital spaces.
Funding for a single award was expected to fall between $400,000 and $500,000, with an anticipated ceiling of $500,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program was posted on January 8, 2014, with an application deadline (closing date) of February 18, 2014, and it was later archived on March 20, 2014. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 19.345, described as "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," reflecting DRL's broader mandate to advance democratic governance and human rights through targeted international assistance.
The scope of activities DRL signaled interest in covers several complementary tracks. One major focus is legal capacity building, such as strengthening lawyers' understanding of existing freedom of expression laws and improving their ability to apply those laws in practice. Another core track is training for media professionals, including journalists, editors, and other practitioners, with explicit inclusion of "new media actors" to reflect the growing role of online creators, independent digital outlets, and other non-traditional communicators. The training theme is framed around current laws and real-world issues affecting expression, which implies content that connects legal rights and restrictions to day-to-day reporting, publishing, and digital communications challenges.
Beyond training, the announcement highlights advocacy aimed at improving legal and regulatory frameworks related to freedom of expression. This can include engagement with government entities and the justice sector "where appropriate," suggesting DRL was open to proposals that combine civil society and professional strengthening with selective institutional engagement when conditions allow. A further priority area is building civil society organizations' capacity to document, track, and report potential violations of freedom of expression laws, which can include monitoring, evidence gathering, and structured reporting approaches that make rights violations more visible and actionable.
A notable feature of the opportunity is its encouragement to go beyond traditional print and broadcast media by addressing emerging freedom of expression issues online. This signals interest in programs that recognize the digital environment as a central battleground for speech rights, including the challenges faced by online journalists, bloggers, digital activists, and other content publishers. In practical terms, competitive proposals would likely have integrated approaches that consider both offline and online expression constraints and that equip stakeholders to navigate modern regulatory pressures, legal risks, and the evolving ecosystem of digital communication.
Eligibility was broad but limited to nonprofit and higher education institutions, including U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education), and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The listing does not specify for-profit eligibility, indicating the target applicants were mission-driven organizations and academic institutions with relevant expertise in media development, legal empowerment, civil society strengthening, or human rights programming.
For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listed support channel was GrantSolutions.gov, with phone numbers 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282 and the email help@grantsolutions.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula (DRLA DRLAQM 14 016)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula."
Which U.S. government office offered this funding opportunity?
It was offered 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 14 016.
What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support programs that protect and expand the space for freedom of expression across the Arabian Peninsula, with an emphasis on practical, on-the-ground initiatives.
How many countries must proposed projects cover?
There is a clear expectation that proposed projects operate in at least three countries in the region.
What is the geographic focus of the opportunity?
The geographic focus is the Arabian Peninsula.
What funding amount was expected for a single award?
Funding for a single award was expected to fall between $400,000 and $500,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The anticipated funding ceiling was $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 8, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date (application deadline) was February 18, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on March 20, 2014.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The associated assistance listing (CFDA) is 19.345.
How is Assistance Listing 19.345 described?
It is described as "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What kinds of activities did DRL indicate interest in funding?
The scope includes multiple complementary tracks, including:
- Legal capacity building related to freedom of expression laws and their application
- Training for media professionals (including journalists and editors)
- Training and inclusion of new media actors
- Advocacy to improve legal and regulatory frameworks for freedom of expression
- Civil society capacity building to document, track, and report potential violations
What does "legal capacity building" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It refers to efforts such as strengthening lawyers' understanding of existing freedom of expression laws and improving their ability to apply those laws in practice.
Who are considered "media professionals" under this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically references journalists and editors, along with other media practitioners.
What are "new media actors" in this grant context?
"New media actors" are explicitly included to reflect online and digital communication, such as online creators, independent digital outlets, and other non-traditional communicators.
What themes were expected to be covered in media training activities?
The training theme is framed around current laws and real-world issues affecting expression, implying a practical connection between legal rights/restrictions and day-to-day reporting, publishing, and digital communications challenges.
Does the opportunity support advocacy and legal reform work?
Yes. The announcement highlights advocacy aimed at improving legal and regulatory frameworks related to freedom of expression.
Was engagement with government entities allowed?
Yes, the announcement notes potential engagement with government entities and the justice sector "where appropriate," suggesting proposals could include selective institutional engagement when conditions allow.
What does the opportunity say about documenting and reporting violations?
A priority area is building civil society organizations' capacity to document, track, and report potential violations of freedom of expression laws, including monitoring, evidence gathering, and structured reporting approaches.
How does the opportunity address online/digital freedom of expression?
It explicitly encourages applicants to go beyond traditional print and broadcast media by addressing emerging freedom of expression issues online, recognizing digital spaces as a central area for speech rights challenges.
What kinds of online stakeholders are implied in the digital focus?
The announcement points to challenges faced by online journalists, bloggers, digital activists, and other content publishers.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but limited to nonprofit and higher education institutions, including:
- U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public/state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The listing does not specify for-profit eligibility, indicating the target applicants were mission-driven organizations and academic institutions rather than for-profit entities.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement or have technical issues?
For technical access issues, the support channel listed was GrantSolutions.gov.
How can applicants contact GrantSolutions.gov support?
Support contact details provided were:
- Phone: 1-866-577-0771
- Phone: 202-401-5282
- Email: help@grantsolutions.gov
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