Deadline: 12 March 2018
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support fundamental freedoms in Jordan.
DRL requests proposals for programs that increase citizens’ access to objective information. The program will support independent journalists, citizen journalists, and media outlets to ensure the survival and security of independent media sources and increase their contributions to a rights-respecting society. The program will also encourage collaboration among journalists, civil society organizations, and media advocacy groups.
Program Approaches
- direct assistance, including engaging independent journalists on practices and providing skills for dealing with digital and physical security;
- legal framework analysis;
- promoting transparency through public disclosure campaigns and monitoring projects; and
- small grants and tools to help independent local media engage more effectively with their audiences on topics that are important to the community.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $750,000
- Award Floor: $200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment 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.
How to Apply
Applicants can find application forms, kits, or other materials on the given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.
