The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering an open competition for organizations. This DRL grant is for the purpose of expanding civil society’s crucial role in oversight and accountability regarding Morocco’s commitments to improve freedom of expression and protect journalists. Projects should empower civil society to actively monitor and advocate for enhanced human rights standards, particularly concerning media freedom and the safety of journalists. The initiative aims to foster greater transparency and accountability from the Moroccan government on these vital democratic principles. Eligible organizations are invited to submit applications focused on strengthening Moroccan civil society’s capacity in these areas.
Opportunity ID: 352242
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010235 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Fostering Civil Society’s Oversight Role in Morocco |
| 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: | Democracy, human rights, and labor |
| 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: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
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/nongovernment 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. |
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 expand civil society’s role in oversight and accountability around Morocco’s commitments to improve respect for freedom of expression and the protection of journalists. |
| 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-NEAProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352242 Full Announcement-2023 NOFO DRL Morocco -> 2023 NOFO DRL Morocco Fostering Civil Society’s Oversight Role.pdf
Folder 352242 Full Announcement-AQM Guidiance -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
Folder 352242 Full Announcement-PSI for Application -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-NEAProgramInfo@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00284769 | Feb 07, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352242 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352242 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352242 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352242 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352242 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352242 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352242 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf