ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers
ID: 355386Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Lesotho (DOS-LSO)

Award Range

$50K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355386
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Lesotho is offering a grant opportunity titled "ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers." This initiative aims to enhance human rights training for the Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) leadership and policymakers through tailored training modules that cover international human rights standards, ethical conduct, and conflict resolution. The program is significant for improving human rights practices and accountability within Lesotho's correctional system, with a total funding amount of $100,000 available for a 12-month project starting September 30, 2024. Eligible applicants include registered Civil Society Organizations, NGOs, and individuals with relevant experience, and proposals must be submitted between July 16 and August 16, 2024, to the U.S. Embassy in Maseru at grantsmaseru@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grantsmaseru@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO_Maseru_ARDF
    NOFO_Maseru_ARDF.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Maseru, announced a funding opportunity for the Africa Regional Democracy Fund Program FY24, aiming to enhance human rights training within Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS). The initiative includes a budget of $100,000 for a 12-month program beginning September 30, 2024, supporting the implementation of training modules on international human rights standards, ethical conduct, and conflict resolution. It also seeks to establish a dedicated human rights unit within LCS to monitor compliance and investigate violations. Eligible applicants consist of registered Civil Society Organizations, NGOs, and individuals experienced in human rights training. Proposals must adhere strictly to application guidelines, including document formatting and submission deadlines, with a submission window from July 16 to August 16, 2024. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the program idea, the applicant's capability, and plans for sustainability, allocating points to various evaluation criteria. The funding is strictly for training purposes and cannot be utilized for equipment. The initiative underscores the U.S. commitment to strengthening human rights practices and accountability in Lesotho's correctional system.
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