Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009225
The DRL FY22 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement Round 2 (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009225) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invites organizations to propose projects that advance "Internet Freedom" under one or more funding themes identified by DRL in the full program statement. Rather than requesting full proposals up front, DRL begins with a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI). In practice, this means applicants first submit a shorter concept-focused Statement of Interest (SOI) describing what they want to do, why it matters, who it serves, and how it will be carried out. DRL can then decide which concepts are the best fit before potentially inviting more developed submissions.
This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a contract), signaling that DRL is looking to financially support public-purpose work aligned with U.S. foreign policy and human rights objectives, rather than procure a specific deliverable for government use. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," which commonly indicates cross-cutting programming that may include elements like technology, human rights, civil society support, policy work, research, advocacy support, training, and capacity building, depending on the specific Internet Freedom themes DRL has set for this round.
Key administrative details include an initial posting date of October 27, 2022, and an original closing date of January 13, 2023. The award ceiling is listed as $3,000,000, meaning the maximum size of a single award could be up to that amount, depending on DRL's priorities, available funds, and the strength and scope of the proposed project. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which typically should not be read as a guarantee of no funding; it often reflects uncertainty at the time of posting or a placeholder in the system while the bureau finalizes the number and size of awards it expects to make.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. In similar DRL opportunities, "Others" can include nonprofits, NGOs, civil society groups, academic institutions, and sometimes for-profit entities in limited circumstances, often including domestic and international organizations, depending on the bureau's rules for that specific solicitation. The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) number 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State assistance programs in the democracy, human rights, and labor space.
Overall, this solicitation is best understood as a competitive, theme-based call for project concepts that promote a freer, more open, and more secure internet environment, especially in contexts where digital rights are under pressure. The RSOI/SOI format also signals that DRL is screening for strong, relevant ideas first, making it especially important for applicants to clearly connect their concept to the specific Internet Freedom themes, define the problem and target population, explain the proposed approach and partnerships, and show how results would be measured and sustained.Apply for SFOP0009225
- 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 Round 2" 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 Oct 27, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2023. (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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