Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0016613
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "DRL Strengthening Independent Media in the East Asia and Pacific Region" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0016613). The purpose of the competition is to support a project that improves the ability of independent media outlets and media actors across the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region to expand public access to objective, reliable, and high-quality information. In practical terms, the program is aimed at reinforcing independent journalism and information ecosystems so that audiences in the region can more easily find trustworthy reporting and fact-based content.
This opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. The activity category is listed as "Other" under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.345, reflecting DRL's broad democracy and human rights programming portfolio. The notice lists an award ceiling of $200,000, indicating applicants should design proposals that do not exceed that maximum federal funding amount.
Eligibility is intentionally broad. DRL is accepting applications from both U.S.-based and foreign-based entities, including nonprofit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, institutions of higher education (private, public, or state), and even for-profit organizations or businesses. While DRL states a preference to work with nonprofit entities, it also signals flexibility where a for-profit applicant can credibly demonstrate it is uniquely well-suited to deliver the proposed work. This makes the competition open to a wide range of implementers, from journalism support NGOs and university centers to specialized media development firms, provided they can convincingly advance the independent media objective.
The original application closing date for this competition is July 10, 2024, and the opportunity was created on May 29, 2024. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can sometimes appear in postings even when an award is anticipated, so prospective applicants generally treat the opportunity as a live competitive process unless the agency indicates otherwise elsewhere. Overall, the grant is centered on strengthening independent media capacity in the EAP region with a relatively modest budget cap, and it is structured to encourage implementers with credible regional expertise and strong program design to propose practical interventions that measurably improve access to objective, quality information.Apply for DFOP0016613
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Strengthening Independent Media in the East Asia and Pacific Region" 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 2024-05-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-10. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Strengthening Independent Media in the East Asia and Pacific Region."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DFOP0016613.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to support a project that improves the ability of independent media outlets and media actors across the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region to expand public access to objective, reliable, and high-quality information.
What kinds of outcomes is DRL trying to achieve through this project?
Based on the notice description, DRL is looking to reinforce independent journalism and information ecosystems so audiences in the region can more easily find trustworthy reporting and fact-based content.
What region does this opportunity focus on?
The focus is the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region.
Who is the intended target or beneficiary of the work?
The work is aimed at strengthening independent media outlets and media actors in the EAP region, with the broader intended benefit of improving public access to trustworthy, objective, and high-quality information.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The program will be funded through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 19.345.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting DRL's broad democracy and human rights programming portfolio.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
Can an applicant request more than $200,000?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $200,000 and states applicants should design proposals that do not exceed that maximum federal funding amount.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S.-based and foreign-based entities such as nonprofit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, institutions of higher education (private, public, or state), and for-profit organizations or businesses.
Are non-U.S. (foreign-based) organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The notice states DRL is accepting applications from both U.S.-based and foreign-based entities.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits and NGOs are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Are universities and other higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (private, public, or state) are included as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations or businesses are listed as eligible, although DRL states a preference to work with nonprofit entities.
Does DRL prefer nonprofits over for-profits?
Yes. DRL states a preference to work with nonprofit entities, while also indicating flexibility for for-profit applicants that can credibly demonstrate they are uniquely well-suited to deliver the proposed work.
How can a for-profit applicant strengthen its case for eligibility?
The notice suggests a for-profit can be competitive if it can credibly demonstrate it is uniquely well-suited to deliver the proposed work that advances the independent media objective.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date listed is July 10, 2024.
When was the opportunity created or posted?
The opportunity was created on May 29, 2024.
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0." Does that mean no award will be made?
The notice indicates that "Expected Awards: 0" can sometimes appear in postings even when an award is anticipated. Prospective applicants generally treat the opportunity as a live competitive process unless the agency indicates otherwise elsewhere.
What should applicants keep in mind when designing a proposal for this competition?
Based on the description provided, proposals should focus on practical interventions that strengthen independent media capacity in the EAP region and measurably improve access to objective, reliable, and high-quality information, while staying within the $200,000 award ceiling and accounting for substantial U.S. government involvement typical of a cooperative agreement.
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