DRL FY23 DPRK Access to Information Programs - Statements of Interest
ID: 351542Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL)

Award Range

$100K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351542

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/grants?id=grants_funding_opportunity&table=u_domestic_funding_opportunity&sys_id=1e09d2521bcf7d100a76ecace54bcbad&view=Default
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 18, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jan 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to increase the free flow of objective, independent information into, out of, and within the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). This grant opportunity, titled "DRL FY23 DPRK Access to Information Programs - Statements of Interest," falls under the category of funding activity "Other" and is a discretionary grant. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The grant has an award ceiling of $1,500,000 and an award floor of $100,000. The expected number of awards is 0. Eligible applicants include U.S.- or foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses. Applicants must have existing or the capacity to develop active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders, including private sector partners and NGOs. Demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar programs is preferred. The closing date for this grant opportunity is January 26, 2024. For more information and to submit a statement of interest, please visit the following link: Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic. For any inquiries, please contact DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov.

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