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Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure global Internet, with a focus on technology development. is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
This DRL initiative seeks to invest in critical open-source software and systems to protect the security and integrity of communications on the global Internet.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:SFOP0009392 Funding Opportunity Title:Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:19.
345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Feb 17, 2023 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 19, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 19, 2023 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental 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.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Description:The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure global Internet, with a focus on technology development.
Competitive proposals will develop and implement programs to develop, improve, implement, and sustain open-source technologies which serve as critical foundations for a free and open Internet. Link to Additional Information:Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: InternetFreedom@state.
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Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects to strengthen the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online through an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure global Internet, with a focus on technology development. is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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