Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 096
The Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh opportunity is a discretionary grant funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It focuses on supporting programs in Bangladesh that promote independent media, build the capacity of independent outlets and journalists, and improve the overall environment in which reporters work. The central themes are media independence, stronger investigative journalism skills and institutions, and better safety and support systems for journalists, which can include practical protections and mechanisms that help reporters operate despite risks or pressure.
The program is framed around three main objectives. First, it aims to foster media independence, meaning initiatives that help news organizations and journalists operate free from undue political, economic, or other external influence. Second, it seeks to strengthen the capacity of independent media specifically in investigative journalism, pointing to efforts that improve the skills, tools, editorial processes, and professional standards needed to produce in-depth reporting. Third, it emphasizes increasing safety and support for journalists in Bangladesh, which suggests projects that address threats, harassment, intimidation, digital risks, legal pressures, and other vulnerabilities journalists may face, while also building support networks and resources they can rely on.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as "Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh" with Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 16 096. The funding instrument type is a grant, and it is categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are made based on competitive review and agency priorities rather than by formula. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and the relevant CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number is 19.345, which corresponds to programs administered under DRL's human rights and democracy-related authorities.
Eligibility is relatively broad and includes multiple types of organizations. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. In practice, this means both nonprofit and for-profit entities, including certain academic institutions, could apply as long as they are able to carry out programming aligned with the objectives in Bangladesh and meet standard federal assistance requirements.
Key dates provided in the source indicate the opportunity was created on October 24, 2016, with an original closing date of December 19, 2016. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which typically signals that a specific maximum award amount was not provided in the public summary (or that the ceiling may have been detailed elsewhere in the full announcement). The expected number of awards is not specified in the provided data. Overall, the opportunity is structured to fund initiatives that enhance the resilience and effectiveness of independent journalism in Bangladesh, with an emphasis on investigative capacity and journalist safety as core elements of stronger, more independent media.Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 096
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh" 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 2016-10-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-12-19. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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