Deadline: 17 May 2019
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizationsinterested in submitting applications for projects that advance freedom of expression in Malaysia.
Program approaches could include: supporting legal reform efforts to repeal or revise laws that limit freedom of expression; strengthening mediacapacity to play a constructive role in public discourse on freedom of expression; training university administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders at state and Islamic universities on the importance of freedom of expression and preparing students to engage in political discourse should the legal age to vote be changed from 21 to 18; or other programmatic approaches that supports the goal of advancing freedom of expression in Malaysia.
For all programs, projects should aim to have impacts that leads to reforms and should have the potential for sustainability beyond DRL resources. DRL’s preference is to avoid duplicating past efforts by supporting new and creative approaches. This does not exclude from consideration projects that improve upon or expand existing successful projects in a new and complementary way. Programs should seek to include groups that can bring perspectives based on their religion, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation and gender identity. Programs should be demand-driven and locally led to the extent possible. DRL also requires all of its programming to be non-discriminatory and expects implementers to include strategies for integration of individuals/organizations regardless of religion, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation and gender identity.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
- Award Floor: $400,000
Eligible Applicants
- DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
- Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.
How to Apply
Applicants can find application forms, kits, or other materials needed to apply via the given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314358