DRL Addressing Gender Based Violence and Hate Based Crimes in Central Europe
ID: 354395Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

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/354395

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=9b1d9029479646104f681864336d435f&view=Default
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    Description

    The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) of the U.S. Department of State is offering a grant opportunity aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and hate crimes in Bulgaria, Czechia, Romania, and Slovakia. The initiative seeks to empower organizations through a total funding amount of $1,470,152, focusing on projects that enhance awareness, improve collaboration among stakeholders, and expand survivor-centered support for marginalized communities. This funding is critical for developing trauma-informed responses, enhancing service provider training, and advocating for national policy reforms to protect vulnerable populations. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 5, 2024, and can find additional information and submission guidelines through the provided contact email drl-eur-programinfo@state.gov and the MyGrants link.

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    AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
    AQM.pdf
    The document provides a comprehensive guide for international entities seeking to register in SAM.gov, which is necessary for obtaining federal assistance awards. It outlines the registration process, including the importance of obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and details about NCAGE codes, unique identifiers for foreign organizations bidding on Department of Defense awards. The document explains how to navigate the registration, emphasizing the need for accurate and consistent information across systems and the importance of annual renewal to maintain active registration for receiving payments. It also addresses potential issues during registration, including entity validation and required documentation, as well as the role of Login.gov for secure access. The FAQs highlight crucial timelines and procedures to avoid delays and assure successful compliance with federal regulations for grants and contracts. This information is vital for international organizations looking to engage with U.S. federal agencies.
    DFOP0016570 DRL_NOFO_CE_Regional GBV.HBC_2024.pdf
    DFOP0016570.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a funding opportunity (NOFO: DFOP0016570) aimed at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and hate crimes in Bulgaria, Czechia, Romania, and Slovakia. The program seeks to empower organizations through grants totaling $1,470,152, with the intention of increasing protections for survivors from marginalized communities. The grant will fund projects designed to enhance awareness, improve collaboration among stakeholders, expand survivor-centered support availability, and advocate for national policy reforms. Key objectives include raising public awareness about GBV and hate crimes, providing trauma-informed responses, enhancing service provider training, and developing resource networks. Proposals should consider the unique impacts on LGBTQI+, gender-diverse individuals, and other marginalized groups while integrating trauma-informed and survivor-centered methodologies. Applications must be submitted by July 5, 2024, with a potential award period of at least 24 months. DRL emphasizes the importance of participating partnerships, particularly with local NGOs and marginalized community organizations, ensuring that projects promote inclusivity and sustainability beyond awarded funding.
    PSI for Applications April 2024 - after 04.15.24.pdf
    PSI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) provides detailed Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for grant applicants, emphasizing compliance with federal guidelines. The document outlines eligibility requirements for U.S.-based and foreign organizations, detailing the necessity of having active registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and possessing a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The guidelines dictate that applications must be submitted through MyGrants or Grants.gov by specified deadlines and be written in English with all financial figures in U.S. dollars. Requirements include a series of standard forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B), an Executive Summary, a comprehensive Proposal Narrative, a detailed Budget, and supporting documents such as a Logic Model, Monitoring and Evaluation plan, and a Gender and Inclusion analysis. The proposal must address human rights advocacy while showcasing the applicant's organizational capacity to implement the program. Additional guidance stresses anti-discrimination policies and the importance of partnerships, highlighting that proposals should focus on inclusive societal strengthening. The document serves as a comprehensive aid to ensure that applicants accurately navigate the submission process and adhere to DRL's funding priorities and procedural expectations.
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