The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to empower young people to engage in democratic processes, ensuring their voices are represented in community-driven change. This grant is specifically for increasing youth inclusion and participation in policy decisions at all government levels in the Maldives, fostering them as agents of positive social change. Proposals should strengthen young people’s knowledge of leadership, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and civic participation. The program aims to enhance youth leadership skills and networks for meaningful engagement in decision-making, and empower youth-led organizations to advance fundamental freedoms and raise awareness of governance issues among community members.
Opportunity ID: 337534
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008559 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL: Youth Engaged in Democratic Processes for Community-Driven Change |
| 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: | DRL 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 25, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 empower young people to engage in democratic processes to ensure their voices and interests are represented. DRL’s goal for the Maldives is to increase youth inclusion and participation in policy decisions at all levels of government by empowering youth to become agents of positive social change within their own communities. The bureau seeks proposals that strengthen young people’s knowledge of basic principles of leadership, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and civic participation, and how they can use these principles to engage more fully with their local governments and communities. The program objectives are: 1) youth and youth-led organizations have increased leadership skills and strengthened networks to engage more meaningfully in decision making processes and implementation of policies that impact youth and their communities; and 2) youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to advance and protect fundamental freedoms acting as catalysts to increase awareness of governance issues among young people and other community members. |
| 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-SCA-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 337534 Full Announcement-Driven Change NOFO -> PSI for Applications December 2021 – after 12.01.21.pdf
Folder 337534 Full Announcement-Driven Change NOFO -> DRL Youth Engaged in Democratic Processes for Community-Driven Change NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-SCA-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 | PKG00271535 | Jan 25, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337534 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
337534 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337534 SF424B-1.1.pdf
337534 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337534 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337534 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
337534 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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