This grant from the U.S. Department of State aims to promote non-discrimination and advance the rights of persons with disabilities in Saudi Arabian civil society and the private sector. The program focuses on fostering dialogue between civil society and government, raising awareness about the contributions of persons with disabilities, providing technical assistance to the private sector and Civil Society Organizations, enhancing the capacity of Disabled Peoples Organizations, and promoting inclusive education and employment practices. Successful projects will involve persons with disabilities in design and implementation, while also creating networking opportunities for participant organizations. Deadline for submission is January 17, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 298472
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-18-028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Non-Discrimination With Respect to Persons with Disabilities in Saudi Arabian Civil Society and the Private Sector |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2018 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2018 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $350,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Projects should have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms, and should have potential to be supported beyond DRL resources. DRLs preference is to not duplicate past efforts, but instead support new and creative approaches. This does not exclude from consideration projects that improve upon or expand existing successful projects in a new and complementary way. DRL also strives to ensure its projects advance the rights and uphold the dignity of the most vulnerable or at-risk populations. |
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 an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support DRLs goal is to support social and economic reforms in Saudi Arabia, including measures called for in Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 strategy, to create an environment in which civil society and NGOs can operate effectively. Bolstering citizen interest in the rights of persons with disabilities is an important avenue to advance these goals. DRL’s objective is to increase the capacity and effectiveness of NGOs in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, consistent with Saudi Arabia’s commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Program approaches could include but are not limited to one or more of the following areas: Fostering constructive dialogue and engagement between Saudi civil society and government actors to strengthen respect for the rights of persons with disabilities, supporting implementation and enforcement of disability standards and laws; Raising awareness at all levels about the contributions of persons with disabilities and their families to the economic prosperity of society, as well as raising awareness of the economic, social, and individual costs of exclusion of persons with disabilities and their families; Providing technical assistance to educate the private sector and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs), on practices of non-discrimination and raising public awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities at the local and national levels; Providing technical assistance to DPOs to improve their internal organizational capacity and public advocacy efforts; Promoting non-discriminatory education or employment practices in the public and private sector; Promoting vocational training, vocational education, job readiness, and self-advocacy for persons with disabilities and DPOs. Successful programs will include people with disabilities in program design and implementation and will promote networking opportunities for participant organizations and their members locally, nationally, and internationally. DRL strongly encourages applicants to submit letters of commitment if partners are identified in the proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Promoting Non-Discrimination With Respect to Persons with Disabilities in Saudi Arabian Civil Society and the Private Sector |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 298472 Full Announcement-DRLFY1718 Saudi Disability -> DRL Saudi Arabia Disabiltiy Rights NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.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-18-028-060100 | DRLFY17/18 Saudi Disability Rights | PKG00235879 | Nov 07, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298472 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298472 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
298472 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
298472 SF424A-1.0.pdf
298472 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
298472 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
298472 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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