DRL Fostering Civil Society's Oversight Role in Morocco
ID: 352242Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$750K - $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/352242

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/grants?id=grants_funding_opportunity&table=u_domestic_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c9cf34c087d8065005fb7777cebb357d&view=Default
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for a grant opportunity titled "DRL Fostering Civil Society's Oversight Role in Morocco". This grant aims to expand civil society's role in oversight and accountability regarding Morocco's commitments to improve respect for freedom of expression and the protection of journalists. The grant is open to U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), public international organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses. The funding instrument type is a grant, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $750,000. The expected number of awards is 1. The deadline for submission is April 12, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic. For any inquiries, please contact DRL-NEAProgramInfo@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
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Files
Title
Posted
PSI for Applications December 2023 - after 12.28.23.pdf
4/10/2024
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