Deadline: 31-Jul-22
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for grants as part of its project to promote Internet Freedom (IF) in Cambodia, Malaysia and Timor-Leste, and advance international and regional norms to protect IF.
ICNL is implementing the Promoting Internet Freedom in Southeast Asia (IFSEA) program, which will seek to overcome some of the restrictions to exercising fundamental freedoms on the internet in Cambodia, Malaysia and Timor-Leste by combining ICNL’s legal expertise and global network with exceptional regional partners.
ICNL aims to support public awareness, strategic engagement, innovative information exchange and advocacy by civil society groups to promote and protect the exercise of the freedoms of association, assembly and expression, and the right to privacy on the internet at the local and national levels.
ICNL seeks to support civil society organizations (CSOs) in Cambodia, Malaysia and Timor-Lesteto carry out short-term, high-impact activities to protect IF and resist restrictive laws, regulations and governmental policies related to IF.
Proposals may seek to promote and protect IF by addressing topics including, but not limited to, addressing disinformation and restrictions to the free expression; strengthening oversight of surveillance and the collection and use of personal data through artificial intelligence or other means; and countering authoritarian approaches to IF by ensuring a free, open and secure internet.
Objectives
The applicant may select from a broad range of activities designed to achieve the grant’s objective, including, but not limited to:
- Collecting information around new or draft regulations and legislation affecting IF; developing legal analyses, white papers, and policy briefs; and proposing legal and policy recommendations to protect and promote IF.
- Developing new tools, strategies, activities, and alliances to advocate for greater protections of IF.
- Conducting roundtables, seminars, or informational campaigns to formulate civil society strategies and raise awareness on specific topics related to IF.
The proposal should address the following topics:
- Identify a clear challenge for IF resulting from proposed or enacted government policies, laws and regulation(s).
- Provide an overview of the proposed initiative to overcome, ease, or navigate the challenge, including specific activities and anticipated outcomes.
- Describe applicant’s experienceimplementing similar activities proposed in this call.
- Identify other CSOs, government bodies, and other stakeholders that will be engaged in the activities outlined in the application.
- Provide a proposed activity plan with specific goals and a timeline, recognizing that grant activities must be completed no later than September 30, 2022.
Funding Information
Grants of up to $10,000 USD are available.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to any civil society organization registered in Cambodia, Malaysia or Timor-Leste, or any civil society organization with offices and/or substantial ties to Cambodia, Malaysia or Timor-Leste.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Compliance with eligibility requirements and application procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment of the applicant to improving civic space.
- Quality of proposed project, including the project’s innovations, the proposed methodology/design, and feasibility of the project (e.g., activities are targeted to achieve stated results, and anticipated results are realistic and attainable).
- Likelihood that the proposed project will enhance civic space.
- Proposed budget and value for money.
- Inclusion of reasonable indicators to measure project success.
For more information, visit https://www.icnl.org/work-with-us/grants-fellowships