OpportunityTitle: DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups
CategoryExplanation: Economic Support Funds (ESF)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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&#8217;s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
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. Competitive programs will develop and deploy sustainable mechanisms for supporting networks of digital protectors of marginalized, vulnerable, or at-risk communities (Protection Providers) in identifying, developing, and utilizing expertise and networks necessary to respond to emergent threats.
GrantorContactText: InternetFreedom@state.gov