Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005895
The FY 2019 DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005895) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It is structured as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), meaning organizations are first asked to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) describing a proposed concept rather than jumping immediately into a full application package. The goal of this approach is to identify strong, relevant program ideas in the Internet freedom space and potentially invite select applicants to move forward as the process continues.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to advance the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace by helping protect an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet. DRL frames Internet freedom as closely tied to fundamental freedoms and human rights, emphasizing the free flow of information online. The programs envisioned under this announcement are meant to support civil society in practical and strategic ways, including building or strengthening technology solutions, improving digital safety and security practices, supporting policy and advocacy work that defends online rights, and conducting applied research that can be used to understand threats, inform interventions, and shape better protections for users and communities. In other words, DRL is looking for concepts that either directly defend digital rights and access or help people and organizations operate safely and effectively in restrictive or high-risk online environments.
The announcement lists the funding instrument type as "Other" and the funding activity category as "Other," indicating the program may not fit neatly into a single traditional grant bucket and that applicants should rely on the full announcement language for specific structuring details. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State democracy and human rights-related assistance programming. While the eligibility field is labeled "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the original notice, the overall framing suggests DRL expects interest from a range of capable organizations that work in technology and human rights, such as nonprofits, NGOs, research organizations, and potentially other entities with demonstrated relevant expertise and partnerships.
Key dates and funding parameters are straightforward. The opportunity was created on May 16, 2019, with an original closing date of September 20, 2019. The listed award ceiling is $3,000,000, signaling that DRL may fund projects up to that amount, depending on scope and available resources. The notice lists "Expected Awards: 0," which typically reflects that awards are not guaranteed at the SOI stage and may depend on subsequent steps in the solicitation process, internal decisions, and funding availability. In practice, this means submitting an SOI is best viewed as an entry point into a competitive pipeline rather than confirmation that funds will be awarded.
For applicants, the practical takeaway is that DRL wanted concise but well-developed concept submissions that clearly connect proposed activities to the larger objective of protecting Internet freedom and human rights online. Strong SOIs would likely describe the problem being addressed, the target population or civil society stakeholders being supported, the approach or intervention (technical assistance, tools, training, research, advocacy support, or a combination), and how the work would produce measurable outcomes aligned with an open and secure Internet. The emphasis on integrated support suggests DRL was especially interested in programs that combine multiple elements, for example pairing digital security capacity-building with policy engagement, or pairing applied research with tool development and field deployment through trusted civil society networks.Apply for SFOP0005895
- 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 "FY 2019 DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement" 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 May 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2019. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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