The U.S. Embassy Kampala’s Small Grants Office is offering grants for projects promoting and protecting LGBTI rights in Uganda. This program aims to support human rights organizations providing services to the LGBTI community, focusing on immediate assistance, safety, healthcare access, and victim services. Short-term goals include enhancing the community’s safety and security, while long-term goals involve changing perceptions towards LGBTI individuals. Proposals increasing visibility, promoting education, targeting youth, and engaging with religious organizations will be prioritized. Applications for this grant close on July 31, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 284047
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAM-SMGDHRF-FY16 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Grants Human Rights Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Human Rights |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Human Rights |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Small Grants Office welcomes applications from Uganda-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). Community Based Organizations (CBO) and Grassroots organizations are encouraged to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | U.S. Embassy Kampala, Small Grants Office announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote and protect LGBTI rights in Uganda. The purpose of the program is to support human rights organizations that provide immediate services and assistance to the LGBTI community. This is aimed at improving the current reality for the LGBTI community while advocating and promoting a more inclusive future. The short-term goals involve safety and security for the LGBTI community, including access to health care facilities and victim services if needed. The long-term goals involve changing the perception of homosexuality and of individuals in the LGBTI community. The Small Grants Office will particularly consider grant proposals that increase the visibility of LGBTI individuals, promote awareness and evidence-based education, with a particular focus on young people, and engage directly with key religious organizations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Kampala – Small Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Small Grants Coordinator
Phone 256414306444 Email:KampalaDHRF@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO fill texed added. | May 23, 2016 | |
| May 23, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAM-SMGDHRF-FY16 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Grants Human Rights Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Human Rights |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Human Rights |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Small Grants Office welcomes applications from Uganda-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). Community Based Organizations (CBO) and Grassroots organizations are encouraged to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | U.S. Embassy Kampala, Small Grants Office announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote and protect LGBTI rights in Uganda. The purpose of the program is to support human rights organizations that provide immediate services and assistance to the LGBTI community. This is aimed at improving the current reality for the LGBTI community while advocating and promoting a more inclusive future. The short-term goals involve safety and security for the LGBTI community, including access to health care facilities and victim services if needed. The long-term goals involve changing the perception of homosexuality and of individuals in the LGBTI community. The Small Grants Office will particularly consider grant proposals that increase the visibility of LGBTI individuals, promote awareness and evidence-based education, with a particular focus on young people, and engage directly with key religious organizations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Kampala – Small Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Small Grants Coordinator
Phone 256414306444 Email:KampalaDHRF@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAM-SMGDHRF-FY16 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Grants Human Rights Program |
| 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: | Human Rights |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Small Grants Office welcomes applications from Uganda-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). Community Based Organizations (CBO) and Grassroots organizations are encouraged to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | U.S. Embassy Kampala, Small Grants Office announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote and protect LGBTI rights in Uganda. The purpose of the program is to support human rights organizations that provide immediate services and assistance to the LGBTI community. This is aimed at improving the current reality for the LGBTI community while advocating and promoting a more inclusive future. The short-term goals involve safety and security for the LGBTI community, including access to health care facilities and victim services if needed. The long-term goals involve changing the perception of homosexuality and of individuals in the LGBTI community. The Small Grants Office will particularly consider grant proposals that increase the visibility of LGBTI individuals, promote awareness and evidence-based education, with a particular focus on young people, and engage directly with key religious organizations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Kampala – Small Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Small Grants Coordinator
Phone 256414306444 Email:KampalaDHRF@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 284047 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> Final Application for Human Rights Assistance.pdf
Folder 284047 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms -> FINAL NOFO for DHRF.pdf
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