# Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0009392-supporting-critical-open-source-technologies-that-enable-a/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346240

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $500,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 19, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0009392 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 19, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.345 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

## What the grant funds

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, with a focus on technology development. Competitive proposals will develop and implement programs to develop, improve, implement, and sustain open-source technologies which serve as critical foundations for a free and open Internet.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0009392 still open?

No. It closed on April 19, 2023. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet?

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Supporting Critical Open Source Technologies That Enable a Free and Open Internet?

Closed April 19, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each.

### Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Endowment for Democracy, Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. The program made 53 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.