The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering grants for projects in Lebanon. One opportunity supports the rule of law by assisting in the repeal of penal codes like Article 522. The second opportunity aims to engage men and boys in reducing violence against women, focusing on Lebanon-specific challenges. Applications should propose programs promoting government accountability and tackling violence against women using effective strategies. Closing date for submissions is May 02, 2019, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 313483
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005628 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Supporting the Rule of Law and or Engaging Men and Boys in Reducing Violence Against Women in Lebanon |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | HRDF |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 05, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Others as determined by DRL |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces two open competitions for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the rule of law and government responsiveness in Lebanon. Funding Opportunity I: Supporting Rule of Law and Government Responsiveness (1-2 Awards Expected) DRL’s goal is to promote the rule of law and government accountability in Lebanon. DRL’s objective is to build on commitments made by the Lebanese government in response to citizen advocacy by providing support to the legal framework surrounding the repeal of Article 522 and related penal codes. Article 522 of the Lebanese penal code allowed for halting the prosecution or suspending the conviction of a person who had committed rape, kidnapping, or statutory rape if he married the victim. Funding Opportunity II: Engaging Men and Boys in Strategies to Reduce Violence Against Women (1-2 Awards Expected) DRL’s goal is to promote the rule of law and reduce violence against women in Lebanon. DRL’s objective is to increase engagement of men and boys in programs designed to reduce violence against women. Successful proposals will address contextual challenges and relevance to Lebanon specifically as well as technical programmatic interventions utilizing best practices related to reducing violence against women. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
colburna@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 313483 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Lebanon NOFO for Posting 2019.pdf
Folder 313483 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for Applications October 2018.pdf
Folder 313483 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Application Checklist_Lebanon.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | colburna@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0005628 | DRL Supporting the Rule of Law and or Engaging Men and Boys in Reducing Violence Against Women in Lebanon | PKG00248844 | Mar 05, 2019 | May 02, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
313483 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
313483 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
313483 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
313483 SF424A-1.0.pdf
313483 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
313483 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
313483 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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