Deadline- Mar 29, 2013
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor invites proposals from eligible organizations Middle East and North Africa Regional Freedom of Expression Program. The purpose of this proposal is to that promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law in the Middle East and North Africa. DRL seeks proposals that will expand the space for freedom of expression (FOE) and media for traditional journalists, bloggers, and citizen journalists through an improved legal and professional enabling environment.
Proposals must demonstrate the applicant’s ability to engage on media issues with relevant stakeholders, including the host governments, relevant committees within the government, media outlets and journalists, media advocacy groups and civil society organizations.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization.
- Have demonstrated experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis.
- Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non-governmental organizations.
- Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.DRLA-DRLAQM-13-022
