Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010185
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is soliciting proposals for a grant-funded project focused on protecting and strengthening free expression in Ethiopia. The opportunity is structured as an open competition, meaning eligible organizations can submit applications describing how they would design and implement activities that advance freedom of expression in the Ethiopian context. The award will be made using a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant, with the funder likely to remain involved in key aspects of oversight, coordination, or program direction.
This funding opportunity is listed as discretionary and falls under an "Other" activity category, with a CFDA number of 19.345. DRL is seeking a single award under this announcement, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000. In practical terms, applicants should expect a competitive process aimed at selecting one organization (or one lead organization, potentially with partners) to carry out the proposed work up to the maximum funding level stated, depending on the strength and feasibility of the proposal and alignment with DRL priorities.
A broad range of applicants are eligible. DRL invites submissions from U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs, as well as public international organizations. The eligibility list also includes private, public, or state institutions of higher education, along with for-profit organizations and businesses. Even though for-profits are eligible, DRL indicates a preference for working with nonprofit entities, while leaving room for cases where a for-profit may be uniquely positioned to deliver the project effectively. The responsible agency is DRL within the Department of State.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity title "DRL Protecting Free Expression in Ethiopia" and the opportunity number SFOP0010185. The opportunity was created on January 29, 2024, and the original application closing date is March 22, 2024. Applicants should plan around that deadline and ensure all required submission elements are completed on time, as late or incomplete applications are commonly deemed ineligible in federal competitions.
Overall, this announcement targets organizations capable of designing a focused, country-specific initiative that measurably supports free expression in Ethiopia, with a single cooperative agreement award of up to $1.5 million and an emphasis on nonprofit implementers, while still allowing universities, international organizations, and for-profit entities to compete when appropriate.Apply for SFOP0010185
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Protecting Free Expression in Ethiopia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-22. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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