North Korea Programs

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	Federal Grant Title:	North Korea Programs
	CFDA Number:	Information not provided
	CFDA Description:	Information not provided
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	North Korea Programming
	Opportunity Category:	Earmark
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DRL-09-DPRK-081309
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Aug 13, 2009
	Creation Date:	Sep 14, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 15, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 02, 2009
	Archive Date:	Oct 15, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	8
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$100,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Be a comparable, non-U.S.-based non-profit organization.
Grant 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, "DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS" 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'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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/p/c12302.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Sun Cho Program Officer Phone 202-261-8018

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