Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008756
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) offered a discretionary grant opportunity called "DRL Strengthening Regional Media in Europe and Eurasia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008756). The program was framed in the context of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and its broader regional effects, and it sought proposals for a regional initiative designed to improve collaboration among media actors across Europe and Eurasia. In practical terms, the emphasis on "strengthening media collaboration" signals support for cross-border and cross-market coordination among journalists, independent outlets, and other media stakeholders operating in challenging information environments, including those affected by conflict, disinformation, censorship pressures, and political interference.
This was structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under a discretionary competition, meaning awards would be made based on merit review and alignment with DRL objectives rather than by formula. The activity category is listed broadly as "Other," indicating the work may span multiple types of programming rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category. The opportunity was associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 19.345, which corresponds to State Department public diplomacy and related assistance programming.
The competition anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting DRL intended to fund one lead implementer to run a region-wide project, potentially with partners and sub-awards to cover multiple countries and media communities. The maximum funding level for that one award was $3,496,295 (Award Ceiling: 3,496,295). The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2022, and originally closed on May 23, 2022, providing a roughly two-month application window typical for complex regional program design.
Eligibility was listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced but not included in the provided excerpt. In State Department DRL competitions, this category commonly implies a range of non-federal entities may apply depending on the full notice, such as non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and potentially other qualified institutions capable of implementing multi-country media programs. The administering agency was the Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, which generally funds programs that support democratic governance, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and resilient civic space. Within that mandate, a media-collaboration project in Europe and Eurasia would typically be expected to reinforce independent information ecosystems, strengthen professional networks, and help media actors coordinate regionally in response to shared threats and operational challenges heightened by the war in Ukraine and regional instability.Apply for SFOP0008756
- 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 "DRL Strengthening Regional Media in Europe and Eurasia" 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 Mar 22, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2022. (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 $3,496,295.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Strengthening Regional Media in Europe and Eurasia."
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008756.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a Grant as the funding instrument type.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary competition?
It is a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards are made based on merit review and alignment with DRL objectives rather than by a formula.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program sought proposals for a regional initiative designed to improve collaboration among media actors across Europe and Eurasia, particularly in challenging information environments.
How does the program relate to the crisis in Ukraine?
The opportunity was framed in the context of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and its broader regional effects, with an emphasis on strengthening regional media collaboration amid conflict-driven pressures and instability.
What does "strengthening media collaboration" mean in practice?
Based on the description provided, it signals support for cross-border and cross-market coordination among journalists, independent outlets, and other media stakeholders working in difficult information environments where conflict, disinformation, censorship pressures, and political interference may be present.
What region does the project focus on?
The focus is Europe and Eurasia, and the initiative was described as regional (i.e., designed to work across multiple countries/markets rather than within a single country).
What kind of activities could be included under this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which indicates the work may span multiple types of programming rather than fitting into a single standard category. The description emphasizes regional collaboration among media actors, networks, and stakeholders.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 19.345.
How many awards did the competition expect to make?
The competition anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What does it mean that only one award was expected?
It suggests DRL intended to fund one lead implementer to run a region-wide project, potentially working with partners and using sub-awards to reach multiple countries and media communities.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding level) was $3,496,295.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2022.
When did the application period close?
The opportunity originally closed on May 23, 2022.
How long was the application window?
From March 22, 2022 to May 23, 2022 is roughly a two-month application window, which was described as typical for complex regional program design.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "Others." Additional eligibility details were referenced but not included in the provided excerpt.
What does "Eligibility: Others" likely indicate here?
Based on how State Department DRL competitions are commonly structured (as described in the provided information), "Others" often implies a range of non-federal entities may be eligible depending on the full notice, such as non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other qualified institutions capable of implementing multi-country media programs.
What kinds of organizations would be positioned to implement a project like this?
The description points to a region-wide project with cross-border collaboration, which would generally fit organizations capable of coordinating across multiple countries and media communities, potentially through partnerships and sub-awards.
What is DRL's broader mandate (as relevant context for this opportunity)?
DRL generally funds programs that support democratic governance, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and resilient civic space.
How does a regional media-collaboration initiative fit DRL's mandate?
Within DRL's mandate, the opportunity suggests a media-collaboration project would be expected to reinforce independent information ecosystems, strengthen professional networks, and help media actors coordinate regionally in response to shared threats and operational challenges.
What kinds of challenges were highlighted as relevant to this work?
The description references challenging information environments, including those affected by conflict, disinformation, censorship pressures, and political interference.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided, the opportunity originally closed on May 23, 2022.
Which bureau within the Department of State administered the competition?
The administering agency was the Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
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