# DRL Strengthening Independent Media in Sri Lanka

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0009402-drl-strengthening-independent-media-in-sri-lanka/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345900

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $750,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0009402 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| 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 US based and foreign based nonprofit organizations or nongovernment organizations and public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and for profit organizations or businesses. DRLs 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 announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that strengthens independent media and expands space for freedom of expression and the publics right to information in Sri Lanka.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0009402 still open?

No. It closed on April 10, 2023. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Strengthening Independent Media in Sri Lanka?

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 DRL Strengthening Independent Media in Sri Lanka?

Closed April 10, 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 $750,000 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.