FY23 J/IRF Supporting Religious and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka
ID: 352335Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$700K - $700K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352335

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/grants?id=grants_funding_opportunity&table=u_domestic_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c7f89bb987d406101b4742270cbb3555&view=Default
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    Description

    The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the U.S. Department of State is offering a grant opportunity titled "FY23 J/IRF Supporting Religious and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka." This initiative aims to support projects that enhance freedom of religion or belief by protecting religious and cultural heritage sites in Sri Lanka, with a focus on multi-faith engagement and advocacy for minority religious communities. The funding available totals $700,000, with a performance period of at least 24 months, and applications must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to drlirfgrants@state.gov for further information and are encouraged to review the detailed guidelines available at the provided link.

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    SFOP0010241 FY23 J-IRF Supporting Religious and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka - CORRECTED POLICY LANGUAGE PG.1.pdf
    SFOP0010241.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Office of International Religious Freedom (J/IRF) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the fiscal year 2023, focusing on projects that protect religious and cultural heritage sites in Sri Lanka. The funding, totaling $700,000, is available through an open competition for grants or cooperative agreements with a performance period of at least 24 months, emphasizing projects that enhance religious freedom and community collaboration. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, NGOs, and higher education institutions. The proposal must address themes such as multi-faith engagement, advocacy for minority religious communities, and training for effective preservation efforts. Projects must not involve construction or repair of religious sites but should include planning and capacity-building activities aimed at fostering mutual respect and dialogue within diverse communities. Applications should be submitted electronically by April 15, 2024, and applicants must adhere to anti-discrimination policies while actively engaging underserved communities. The review process will evaluate proposals based on project quality, planning effectiveness, and cost-efficiency. Successful applicants will need to comply with federal regulations and provide comprehensive reporting on project outcomes.
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