DRL Strengthening Governance by Improving Legislative Drafting and Bolstering Youth Civic Engagement in Pakistan
ID: 358204Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$2M - $2M

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/358204

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f45531f687f2de1020b862060cbb3535&view=Default
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Mar 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for a federal grant aimed at strengthening governance in Pakistan through improved legislative drafting and enhanced youth civic engagement. The initiative seeks to fund two separate projects, each with a budget of approximately $1,500,000, focusing on increasing youth participation and supporting legislative processes, contingent upon the availability of funds. This opportunity is significant for organizations dedicated to promoting democracy and civic involvement, and eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, public international organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit businesses, with a preference for non-profits. Interested parties must submit their proposals by March 17, 2025, and can find additional information and submission guidelines through the provided contact email drl-sca-programinfo@state.gov and the MyGrants link.

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The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) outlines proposal submission instructions for applicants seeking funding through DRL Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign NGOs, public international organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit businesses, though DRL particularly favors non-profit organizations. Key application components include a completed SF-424 form, cover page, executive summary, proposal narrative, budget, and various supporting documents such as logic models and risk analyses. Applications must adhere to specified format and submission guidelines, including registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provision of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Eligibility requirements stress non-discrimination and commitment to partnerships with local entities. The proposal must also reflect considerations for gender inclusion and environmental impacts. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate programmatic effectiveness, risk management, and adherence to budgetary guidelines. The submission process is comprehensive, aiming to ensure applicants' readiness to manage federal funds, with strict compliance to regulations governing federal grants. DRL reserves rights to adjustments in awarded funds and additional document requests post-application review, emphasizing transparency and accountability throughout the funding process.
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