Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010163
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for potential programming focused on increasing access to objective, independent information related to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea). The central policy goal is to expand the free flow of credible information into North Korea, out of North Korea, and within the country itself. This is presented as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), which typically functions as an early-stage solicitation used to identify capable organizations and promising concepts before inviting or shaping full proposals.
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010163, with an activity category labeled "Other" and a CFDA/Assistance Listing number of 19.345. The notice was created on December 18, 2023, and the original closing date for submissions is January 26, 2024. The award ceiling is $1,500,000, indicating the maximum potential funding amount for an award under this announcement, although the listing also shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," which can signal that the agency is not committing to a specific number of awards at the SOI stage or that awards are contingent on later decisions, available funding, or subsequent steps in the process.
DRL indicates broad eligibility for applicants, spanning U.S.- or foreign-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, public international organizations, institutions of higher education (private, public, or state), and even for-profit entities. For for-profit applicants, the announcement highlights that there are restrictions on the payment of fees and/or profits under federal grants and cooperative agreements, referencing federal cost principles and standards in 48 CFR 30 (Cost Accounting Standards Administration) and 48 CFR 31 (Contract Cost Principles and Procedures). In practice, this means a for-profit entity can apply, but it must be prepared to follow federal rules governing allowable costs, accounting practices, and limits on profit or fee structures when using grant funds.
Beyond basic organizational eligibility, DRL emphasizes capacity and track record. Applicants are expected to already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with relevant thematic partners, in-country partners where feasible, and other stakeholders. The notice explicitly mentions potential partners such as private sector actors and NGOs, signaling that collaboration and networks are viewed as central to successfully implementing access-to-information work connected to the DPRK. Applicants must also demonstrate experience administering successful programs, preferably ones that are similar in scope or complexity. DRL also reserves the right to request additional background information from organizations that lack prior experience managing federal awards, which is a common way for agencies to assess financial, compliance, and administrative readiness when an applicant is new to U.S. government funding.
Overall, this RSOI is aimed at identifying organizations capable of designing and implementing initiatives that strengthen independent information flows related to North Korea. It is structured to attract experienced implementers with strong partnerships and the ability to operate responsibly under U.S. federal assistance rules, while keeping the door open to a wide range of organizational types, including nonprofits, universities, international organizations, and eligible for-profit entities.Apply for SFOP0010163
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL FY23 DPRK Access to Information Programs - Statements of Interest" 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 2023-12-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-26. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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