Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula

Post Date

January 8th 2014

Application Due Date

February 18th 2014

No Explanation

Funding Opportunity Number

DRLA-DRLAQM-14-016

CFDA Number(s)

19.345

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

none

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Award Range:

  $400000 - $500000

Grant Description

Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula (approximately $500,000 available) DRL seeks proposals that protect and expand the space for freedom of expression in the Arabian Peninsula. Proposals should work in at least three countries. Activities may include, but are not limited to: - Building the capacity of lawyers to understand and use current freedom of expression laws; - Training on current laws and issues regarding freedom of expression for journalists, editors, and other media professionals, including new media actors; - Advocacy for improved legal and regulatory frameworks, including government and justice sector engagement, where appropriate; - Building the capacity of civil society organizations to document or report on possible violations of freedom of expression laws. Applicants are encouraged to look beyond traditional print and broadcast media and include emerging issues of freedom of expression online.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

• Agency Contact:

  Grantsolutions.gov
  Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282
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• Agency Mailing Address:

  Customer Support

• Agency Email Address:

  help@grantsolutions.gov

• More Information:

  Promoting Freedom of Expression in the Arabian Peninsula