The DRL is offering this grant to counter the shrinking civic space and human rights challenges in Francophone West and Central Africa. This grant is for strengthening LGBTQI+ human rights amidst growing restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including expression, association, and assembly. Human rights defenders and civil society organizations face increasingly hostile environments due to repressive laws, crackdowns, and government monitoring. Marginalized populations, particularly LGBTQI+ individuals, experience intensified stigma and discrimination. This initiative aims to support efforts combating these challenges, enabling civil society and independent media to operate effectively and advocate for accountability against human rights violations in a region grappling with political instability and widespread restrictions on basic liberties.
Opportunity ID: 352258
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010238 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa |
| 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: | Democracy Fund / Human Rights Democracy Fund (DF/HRDF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| 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 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 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/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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | Civic space continues to rapidly shrink around the world with human rights defenders and civil society organizations facing increasingly hostile environments in which to operate and hold governments accountable. Francophone West and Central Africa are no exception to this global trend. In addition to coups and extraconstitutional changes in government, the people of West and Central Africa have faced widespread restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, of association, and of peaceful assembly. Repressive cybercrime and NGO laws, crackdowns on peaceful protests, and increased government monitoring have made it more difficult for civil society and independent media to operate and demand accountability for human rights violations and corruption. Members of marginalized populations face compounded challenges as they are targets of social stigma and discrimination because of their identities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
globalequality@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352258 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DRL SFOP0010238.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | globalequality@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0010238 | SFOP0010238 | PKG00284780 | Feb 08, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352258 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352258 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352258 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352258 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352258 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352258 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352258 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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