Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008485
The DRL FY22 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008485) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was released on December 16, 2021, with an original closing date of March 11, 2022. The opportunity is organized as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), meaning DRL is first asking interested organizations to submit a concise Statement of Interest (SOI) describing a proposed program concept. The overarching policy objective is to support Internet Freedom, which generally refers to advancing an open, secure, reliable, and rights-respecting internet where people can access information, communicate, and organize without undue censorship, surveillance, or interference.
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument and is categorized under “Other” for the funding activity area (with additional clarification typically provided in the full notice text). The relevant CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) number is 19.345, which is associated with Department of State democracy, human rights, and labor-related assistance. DRL lists eligibility broadly as “Others,” indicating that a wider set of organization types may apply, with the precise eligibility requirements and any exclusions explained in the full announcement’s eligibility section. In practice, these DRL solicitations often attract applications from nonprofits, NGOs, civil society organizations, research institutions, and other entities with demonstrated experience delivering rights-based technology, policy, or civil society programs, but applicants would need to confirm fit against the notice’s specific eligibility language.
In terms of funding scale, the notice lists an award ceiling of $3,000,000, which signals the maximum amount DRL is prepared to fund per award under this announcement (subject to final budget review, program design, and availability of funds). The posting shows “Expected Awards: 0,” which usually means the agency did not specify an estimated number of awards at the time of posting, rather than implying that no awards will be made. The actual number of awards, award sizes, and final selections would typically depend on the quality of submissions, programmatic priorities, and the funds available for that fiscal year.
At a high level, the purpose of the RSOI format is to help DRL identify strong ideas and capable implementers before requesting more extensive full proposals. A Statement of Interest generally needs to communicate the core problem being addressed related to internet freedom, the target countries or communities (if applicable), the approach and activities, expected results, and why the applying organization is well-positioned to implement the work. Because the opportunity is framed around “supporting Internet Freedom,” program concepts commonly align with protecting fundamental freedoms online, strengthening the ability of civil society and independent media to operate in restrictive digital environments, improving the security and resilience of at-risk users, or supporting enabling environments (legal, policy, and normative) that safeguard digital rights. The full solicitation would provide the authoritative details on submission requirements, review criteria, compliance expectations, and any thematic or geographic priorities DRL intended to emphasize for FY22.Apply for SFOP0008485
- The Department of State, 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 "DRL FY22 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement" 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 Dec 16, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 2022. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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