The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for Eastern and Southern Africa (CIPESA) is pleased to issue the third call for proposals for the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF), which supports digital rights work across the continent through flexible and rapid response grants.
Application deadline: 7th August 2020
About the Award: Launched in April 2019, ADRF supports organisations and networks to implement activities that advance digital rights, including advocacy, litigation, research, policy analysis, movement building, digital literacy and digital security skills building. The inaugural round of ADRF awarded US$ 65,000 to 10 initiatives advancing digital rights in Algeria, Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Type: Grant
Eligibility: The current call is particularly interested in working proposals related to Covid-19 response measures, how they affect the internet rights landscape and how to correct any resulting damage to rights and freedoms. This effort is essential because, even in pandemic times, governments must respect rights and not abuse emergency powers. In addition, many actors need access to reliable information and research to inform their own work on raising awareness and holding authorities to account during and in the aftermath of Covid-19.
Eligible countries: African countries
Number of awards: Not specified
Premium amount: The grant amounts for this round vary between USD 1,000 and USD 20,000, depending on the need and scope of the proposed intervention. ADRF strongly encourages cost-sharing.
Duration of the Award: The concession period will not exceed six months.
How to apply: Read more about guidelines of the third round of the ADRF here . The registration form can be accessed here.
- It is important to go through all the entry requirements on the Award Page (see Link below) before applying.
https://mailchi.mp/cipesa/apply-for-the-africa-digital-rights-fund-adrf-4762430
