Oct 7, 2016 - DOS - Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to. Information in the Democratic People Republic of. Korea
DOS - Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) Sponsor: Department of State (DOS) Program Title: Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) Maximum Award Amount:
See below
Deadlines: Internal Deadline: October 7, 2016 Sponsor Deadline: October 31, 2016
JHU Nomination Limit: 1 per program category; 3 total For More Detailed Information: DOS HRAAI DPRK or NK
Opportunity Summary Statements of Interest (SOI) are requested from organizations for programs that support the policy objective to promote human rights, increase accountability, and foster the free flow of information into, out of, and within the DPRK. DOS is interested in funding the following programs: -
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Fostering the Free Flow of Information into, out of, and within the DPRK (approximately $1,600,000, pending availability of funding, with potentially more than two (2) projects awarded): DRL’s goal is for the people of North Korea to have increased access to independent information that provides a range of viewpoints and increases exposure to and understanding of environments where individuals are able to communicate information and express their opinions freely. Promoting Human Rights and Accountability (approximately $500,000, pending availability of funding, with approximately two (2) projects awarded): RL’s goal is to increase international pressure on the DPRK government to comply with its human rights obligations through increasing the amount of objective, credible information available about human rights in the DPRK, raising international awareness about human rights conditions, and engaging international actors to adopt approaches or actions that facilitate improvements in human rights conditions and/or lead to increased accountability for human rights violations and abuses. Developing Skills for Program Implementation and/or in Preparation for Future Political Openings (approximately $550,000, pending availability of funding, with potentially up to two (2) projects awarded): DRL’s goal is to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation by the North Korean defector community and individuals working to promote human rights and democracy in the DPRK, and to further develop the skills of potential leaders from the defector community in preparation for future political openings, including reunification.
Eligibility & Requirements:
Applicants must have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including private sector partners and NGOs. Applicants must have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar programs. See solicitation for eligibility specific to each category.
Internal Nomination Process: Interested applicants should send the following documents in sequence in one PDF to
[email protected] no later than 4 p.m. on October 7, 2016:
1. JHU Limited Submission Cover Sheet 2. Abstract (one page, double-spaced) 3. Curriculum Vitae of investigator, including current external research support and publications Each applicant should expect to receive a confirmation of receipt of their materials. Applicants not receiving an acknowledgement, or having any questions, should contact Brittany McMahon via
[email protected].
