DRL Furthering Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Libya
ID: 352668Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$750K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting proposals for the grant opportunity titled "DRL Furthering Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Libya." This initiative aims to empower civil society organizations in Libya to actively promote and protect human rights, addressing serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. The funding, which ranges from $750,000 to $2,000,000, is intended to support projects that enhance democratic governance and human rights advocacy in the region. Interested applicants, including U.S. and foreign non-profits, educational institutions, and for-profit entities, must submit their proposals by April 29, 2024, and can find additional information and submission guidelines through the provided contact email DRL-NEAProgramInfo@state.gov and the linked opportunity page.

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    The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) provides comprehensive Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for federal funding opportunities. The document outlines eligibility criteria for applicants, including U.S.-based and foreign non-profits, public international organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit entities, emphasizing a preference for non-profits. It delineates critical steps for using the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and the importance of unique entity identifiers (UEI). Moreover, the document specifies submission requirements, including necessary forms (SF-424, budget documents, executive summaries, etc.). Guidelines are given for crafting a proposal narrative that covers program goals, methodologies, monitoring and evaluation strategies, and risk analysis. It underscores the importance of gender and inclusion considerations in applications. The DRL aims to ensure fairness and accessibility while seeking proposals that promote human rights and democracy. The review process evaluates submissions based on adherence to guidelines and the potential impact of proposed activities. Overall, the PSI serves as an essential guide for organizations applying for grants focused on democratic governance and human rights advocacy.
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