This grant is for organizations seeking to support and protect civil society and counter the global trend of closing civic space. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces this open competition to fund projects that enable civil society organizations (CSOs) to operate effectively. Proposed initiatives should focus on safeguarding human rights, promoting democratic principles, and ensuring fundamental freedoms essential for a thriving civil society. This competitive funding opportunity aims to assist embattled CSOs and strengthen their capacity to advocate for human rights and democracy worldwide.
Opportunity ID: 351708
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010175 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Lifeline: Embattled CSOs Assistance Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Economic Support Fund (ESF) |
| 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: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) 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 some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. 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. |
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 efforts to enable and protect civil society and counter closing civic space. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-RR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351708 Full Announcement-SFOP0010175 -> SFOP0010175 FY23 Lifeline NOFO (Open) – Final.pdf
Folder 351708 Full Announcement-SFOP0010175 -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Folder 351708 Full Announcement-SFOP0010175 -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-RR-ProgramInfo@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0010175 | DRL Lifeline: Embattled CSOs Assistance Fund | PKG00284346 | Jan 05, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351708 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351708 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351708 SF424B-1.1.pdf
351708 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351708 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351708 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351708 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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