OpportunityTitle: North Korea Programs
CategoryExplanation: North Korea Programming
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Be a comparable, non-U.S.-based non-profit organization.
Description: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: North Korea ProgramsSUMMARYThe Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote human rights and the rule of law; civil society; and media freedom and freedom of information in North Korea.PLEASE NOTE: DRL strongly urges applicants to access immediately www.grants.gov in order to obtain a username and password. It may take up to a week to register with grants.gov. Please see the section entitled, &#147;DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS&#148; below for specific instructions. REQUESTED PROPOSAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVESDRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects targeting North Korea:1. Human Rights and Rule of Law (approximately $750,000 available):DRL seeks proposals for projects to improve the internal North Korean human rights situation, including those that address rule of law and women&apos;s rights. Applicants should demonstrate a clear linkage between proposed activities and their intended impact inside the country. 2. Civil Society (approximately $750,000 available):DRL seeks proposals for projects to build the capacity of both South Korean- and defector- led organizations to collaborate and to more effectively advocate for change in North Korea.3. Media Freedom and Freedom of Information (approximately $1,000,000 available):DRL seeks proposals for projects that increase the flow of information in, within, and out of North Korea, including through exchanges and training programs in the East Asia Pacific region.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: chosk@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Sun Cho &lt;br/&gt;Program Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-261-8018