Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009648
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) released a discretionary grant opportunity called "DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009648). The program is structured as an open competition, meaning eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals for projects that strengthen and support regional investigative journalism across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. In practical terms, this funding is aimed at initiatives that help investigative reporters and outlets operate more effectively across borders and within the region, which can include collaborative reporting networks, capacity building for journalists, and other forms of support designed to improve the quality, reach, and resilience of investigative journalism.
This opportunity is administered by the Department of State under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.345 and is categorized under a broad funding activity label ("Other"), indicating the work may cut across typical program buckets and is defined primarily by the program description rather than a narrow sector tag. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement; in many DRL competitions, this commonly includes a range of non-governmental and non-profit entities, and sometimes certain educational or international organizations, depending on the specific eligibility language in the notice. Applicants are expected to design projects that align with DRL's democracy and human rights mission by advancing the conditions that allow investigative journalism to function as a public accountability tool.
The award type is a grant, and the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $1,500,000 for a single award. The notice lists "Expected Awards: 0," which typically signals that the agency has not committed to a specific number of awards in the public synopsis, that the number may depend on funding availability and proposal quality, or that final award decisions will be made later. The opportunity was created on April 10, 2023, and the original application deadline was June 30, 2023, so it was time-bound to that submission window unless later amended by the agency through an official update.
Overall, the grant is best understood as a sizable, region-focused DRL funding stream intended to bolster investigative journalism ecosystems in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia through projects that can operate regionally, support cross-border work, and increase the capacity and sustainability of investigative reporting in environments where independent media may face political pressure, legal threats, digital security risks, or resource constraints.Apply for SFOP0009648
- 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 Investigative Journalism in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia" 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 Apr 10, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (SFOP0009648)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0009648.
4) What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant.
5) Is this a competitive opportunity or a set-aside?
It is structured as an open competition, meaning eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals and compete for funding.
6) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to strengthen and support regional investigative journalism across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia, including efforts that help investigative reporters and outlets operate more effectively across borders and within the region.
7) What kinds of projects does the description suggest are relevant?
The description suggests projects such as collaborative reporting networks, capacity building for journalists, and other forms of support designed to improve the quality, reach, and resilience of investigative journalism.
8) What geographic region is the program focused on?
The focus is on Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia, with an emphasis on strengthening investigative journalism regionally and across borders.
9) How does this opportunity connect to DRL's mission?
Applicants are expected to design projects that align with DRL's democracy and human rights mission by advancing conditions that allow investigative journalism to function as a public accountability tool.
10) What challenges facing investigative journalism does the opportunity highlight?
The description notes that independent media in the region may face political pressure, legal threats, digital security risks, and resource constraints, and positions the grant as support to improve resilience and sustainability under such conditions.
11) What is the maximum funding available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $1,500,000 for a single award.
12) Does the notice specify the number of awards expected?
The synopsis lists "Expected Awards: 0." This typically signals that the agency has not committed to a specific number of awards in the public synopsis, that the number may depend on funding availability and proposal quality, or that final award decisions will be made later.
13) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The listing is CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.345.
14) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity is categorized as "Other," indicating the work may cut across typical program buckets and is defined primarily by the program description rather than a narrow sector tag.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The summary notes that in many DRL competitions this commonly includes a range of non-governmental and non-profit entities, and sometimes certain educational or international organizations, depending on the specific eligibility language in the notice.
16) Does this summary include the complete eligibility criteria?
No. The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement and that eligibility can vary depending on the specific language in the notice.
17) When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 10, 2023.
18) What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 30, 2023.
19) Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the information provided, the submission window was time-bound to the June 30, 2023 deadline unless it was later amended by the agency through an official update.
20) What does "regional investigative journalism" imply in this context?
In this context, it implies approaches that operate regionally and support cross-border work, such as networks, collaborations, and support systems that allow investigative reporting to reach beyond a single country or newsroom.
21) Is this funding intended for individual journalists?
The information provided describes eligibility at the organization level ("eligible organizations" and applicant category "Others"). It does not explicitly state that individuals are eligible.
22) Is the opportunity limited to one award or multiple awards?
The notice provides a maximum amount for a single award ($1,500,000) but does not commit to a specific number of awards in the synopsis. Final award decisions may depend on funding availability and proposal quality.
23) What is the overall goal of the grant as described?
Overall, it is described as a sizable, region-focused DRL funding stream intended to bolster investigative journalism ecosystems in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia by increasing the capacity and sustainability of investigative reporting and supporting cross-border and regional work.
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