This grant from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is for organizations dedicated to protecting the fundamental freedoms of environmental defenders across Sub-Saharan Africa. The primary purpose is to safeguard their rights to expression and association, which are often at risk due to their vital work. Funding will support strategic efforts, including targeted advocacy campaigns and strategic litigation, aimed at creating a safer and more enabling environment for these individuals. The competition seeks proposals that will effectively address challenges faced by environmental defenders, ensuring their ability to advocate for environmental protection without fear of reprisal.
Opportunity ID: 337374
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Protecting the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Africa |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | ESF |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| 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 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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/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 protecting the freedoms of expression and association of environmental defenders in Africa (referring to Sub-Saharan Africa) through targeted advocacy efforts and strategic litigation. |
| 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-GP-AF@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 337374 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FoE Environment NOFO.pdf
Folder 337374 Other Supporting Documents-PSI -> PSI for Applications December 2021 – after 12.01.21.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-GP-AF@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0008531 | SFOP0008531 | PKG00271344 | Jan 14, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337374 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337374 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337374 SF424B-1.1.pdf
337374 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337374 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337374 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
337374 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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