Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008560

The grant opportunity titled "DRL: Supporting Efforts to Promote Freedom of Expression in Morocco" is a U.S. Department of State initiative run through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is a discretionary grant competition intended to support a single project focused on strengthening freedom of expression in Morocco. The core purpose is to improve respect for freedom of expression, expand or defend the right to information, and enhance the protection of journalists and other media actors, which can include people and organizations involved in reporting, publishing, broadcasting, digital media, and related information work.

This opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008560 and is associated with CFDA number 19.345. DRL is the sponsoring agency, and it is offering this funding as a grant (not a contract), meaning the government is seeking to financially support a proposed program that aligns with the stated public-policy objectives rather than procure a specific service for the government. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work does not fit neatly into a standard program bucket and should be interpreted through the narrative description: projects should be designed to promote and protect expressive rights, access to information, and journalist safety in the Moroccan context.

In terms of scale and competitiveness, the award ceiling is set at $1,000,000, and the bureau anticipates making one award. That structure signals a relatively focused competition where applicants are expected to propose a comprehensive, well-developed program rather than a small pilot. The opportunity was created on January 26, 2022, with an original application deadline of March 28, 2022. While the dates indicate this specific competition was time-bound, the content describes the U.S. government's priorities for programming in this area, which typically includes efforts like strengthening legal and policy environments that support free expression, improving transparency and public access to information, building the capacity of independent media and civil society, supporting professional standards and resilience for journalists, and addressing risks faced by media actors, including harassment or intimidation.

Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with additional details normally provided in the full announcement under an eligibility clarification section. In practice, DRL competitions often attract applicants such as nongovernmental organizations, civil society groups, nonprofit organizations, and sometimes educational institutions or other qualified entities with relevant experience. Overall, the grant is aimed at supporting practical, on-the-ground initiatives that measurably improve the environment for expression and information access in Morocco and that contribute to safer conditions for journalists and media professionals.

  • The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL: Supporting Efforts to Promote Freedom of Expression in Morocco" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jan 26, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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