The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is offering a grant to support programs that promote nonviolent civic engagement in the Democratic Republic of Congo leading up to the November 2016 elections. The focus is on increasing citizen participation, particularly among youth and women, by providing targeted support to Congolese civil society organizations, including church groups. Activities may include subgrants to key organizations in specific provinces, creating networks of CSOs for improved coordination, educating vulnerable populations on voter rights, and advocacy training for enhanced communication with the Congolese government. Closing date for applications: Jan 29, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280315
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-16-037 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Increased Civic Engagement in the Lead-Up to Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| 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: | International Elections |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $693,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $693,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from United States-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. For-profit entities should be aware that their applications may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process, and that the Department of State generally prohibits profit under its assistance awards to for-profit or commercial organizations. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. Project income earned by the recipient must be deducted from the total project allowable cost in determining the net allowable costs on which the federal share of costs is based. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for programs that will increase nonviolent civic engagement in the lead-up to the planned November 2016 elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DRL’s goal is to increase citizen participation, especially of youth and women, in the lead-up to the planned November 2016 elections, through targeted support to Congolese civil society organizations (CSOs), including church organizations. DRL seeks proposals for activities that may include, but are not limited to: 1) subgrants to and partnerships with key CSOs that have access to audiences in the Kivus, the Kasais, and the former Katanga province; 2) creating new or strengthening existing networks of like-minded CSOs to improve their communication and coordination around elections, including election observation, ideally at a national level; 3) innovative approaches to educating vulnerable populations about their rights as voters, and; 4) training on effective advocacy methods for improved outreach to the Congolese government (national and provincial). See Full Announcement |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Emma Friedheim at
FriedheimER@state.gov. Email:FriedheimER@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 280315 Full Announcement-1 -> nofo for drc.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Emma Friedheim at FriedheimER@state.gov. Email: FriedheimER@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | DRLA-DRLAQM-16-037 | Promoting Increased Civic Engagement in the Lead-Up to Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | PKG00219880 | Dec 03, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280315 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
280315 Budget-1.1.pdf
280315 Project-1.1.pdf
280315 SF424A-1.0.pdf
280315 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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