Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 09 INTERNET FREEDOM 121709
Apply for DRL 09 INTERNET FREEDOM 121709
- 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 "Request for Proposals Internet Freedom and Freedom of Expression" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2009 and posted on Dec 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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) issued a discretionary grant solicitation titled "Request for Proposals Internet Freedom and Freedom of Expression" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRL 09 INTERNET FREEDOM 121709). The purpose of this request is to fund projects that develop, strengthen, or deploy technologies that protect and expand free expression, support the free flow of information, and increase access to the Internet, particularly in environments where information is restricted or communications are vulnerable to censorship and surveillance. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at technology-driven efforts that help people communicate more freely, reach blocked or filtered content, and share information safely and reliably.
The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2009, with an application deadline of January 22, 2010, and an archive date of February 21, 2010. DRL anticipated making approximately four awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $4,000,000. Applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds, which can lower barriers for qualified organizations that have strong technical and programmatic concepts but limited ability or desire to commit non-federal matching resources.
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions when applicable), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the work centers on specialized technology and freedom-of-expression objectives rather than a single traditional program label.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, DRL provided a contact for assistance: Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202-261-8008 or by email at martinezra@state.gov. Additional details were also referenced as available through the DRL website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DRL Request for Proposals - Internet Freedom and Freedom of Expression
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The solicitation is titled "Request for Proposals Internet Freedom and Freedom of Expression", issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRL 09 INTERNET FREEDOM 121709.
3) Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
4) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund projects that develop, strengthen, or deploy technologies that protect and expand free expression, support the free flow of information, and increase access to the Internet, especially in environments where information is restricted or communications are vulnerable to censorship and surveillance.
5) What kinds of projects does DRL want to support under this solicitation?
This opportunity is aimed at technology-driven efforts that help people:
- Communicate more freely
- Reach blocked or filtered content
- Share information safely and reliably
- Reduce vulnerability to censorship and surveillance
6) Is this opportunity focused on technology, advocacy, or something else?
Based on the description provided, the focus is on technology-driven work that enables internet freedom and freedom of expression, rather than a purely traditional programmatic or advocacy-only effort.
7) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
8) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other", reflecting specialized technology and freedom-of-expression objectives rather than a single traditional program label.
9) When was the opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on December 17, 2009.
10) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 22, 2010.
11) When was the archive date?
The archive date was February 21, 2010.
12) How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making approximately four (4) awards under this solicitation.
13) What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000.
14) What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $4,000,000.
15) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. Applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds for this opportunity.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions when applicable)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
17) Are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status are included among the eligible applicants, with the note that higher education institutions may be excluded when applicable.
18) Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
19) Does the opportunity emphasize any particular operating environment?
Yes. The solicitation highlights environments where information is restricted or where communications are vulnerable to censorship and surveillance, and aims to increase safe and reliable access under those conditions.
20) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, DRL provided the following contact:
Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer
Phone: 202-261-8008
Email: martinezra@state.gov
21) Where else were additional details referenced as being available?
Additional details were referenced as available through the DRL website.
22) In practical terms, what outcomes is this grant trying to achieve?
In practical terms, the opportunity is intended to support technology that helps people communicate more freely, access blocked content, and share information safely and reliably in places where censorship or surveillance makes those activities difficult or risky.
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