The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering this cooperative agreement grant to encourage meaningful citizen participation in public policy and governance within the Near East and North Africa (NEA) region. This grant aims to support independent civil society by maintaining safe operating spaces and improving the capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Projects should focus on enabling NGOs to promote the rights and interests of all citizens, including vulnerable populations, engage effectively with governments and the public on crucial issues, and foster the overall development of an independent civil society. This initiative will function as a flexible, regional, rapid-response mechanism, providing targeted small grants and technical assistance to achieve its objectives.
Opportunity ID: 292713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-17-060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region |
| 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: | 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please refer to the proposal submission instructions (PSI) on DRLs website |
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 a cooperative agreement that supports the policy objective to encourage meaningful citizen participation in public policy and governance in the NEA region.Projects should work to maintain the safe operating space for and improve the capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to promote the rights and interests of all citizens, including vulnerable populations; to engage the government and public on rights issues and other issues of public concern; and to promote the development of independent civil society. This program approach will operate as a flexible, regional, rapid-response mechanism to support independent civil society in the NEA region via targeted small grants and technical assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified to extend due date until June 2, 2017 per program office request. | May 16, 2017 | |
| May 16, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-17-060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region |
| 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: | 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please refer to the proposal submission instructions (PSI) on DRLs website |
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 a cooperative agreement that supports the policy objective to encourage meaningful citizen participation in public policy and governance in the NEA region.Projects should work to maintain the safe operating space for and improve the capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to promote the rights and interests of all citizens, including vulnerable populations; to engage the government and public on rights issues and other issues of public concern; and to promote the development of independent civil society. This program approach will operate as a flexible, regional, rapid-response mechanism to support independent civil society in the NEA region via targeted small grants and technical assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-17-060 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region |
| 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: | 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: | May 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please refer to the proposal submission instructions (PSI) on DRLs website |
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 a cooperative agreement that supports the policy objective to encourage meaningful citizen participation in public policy and governance in the NEA region.
Projects should work to maintain the safe operating space for and improve the capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to promote the rights and interests of all citizens, including vulnerable populations; to engage the government and public on rights issues and other issues of public concern; and to promote the development of independent civil society. This program approach will operate as a flexible, regional, rapid-response mechanism to support independent civil society in the NEA region via targeted small grants and technical assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292713 Full Announcement-FUll NOFO -> DRL NOFO NEA Regional Citizen Participation (FINAL Due Date updated 6-2).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | DRLA-DRLAQM-17-060-058826 | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor NOFO Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region | PKG00231629 | Mar 24, 2017 | Jun 02, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292713 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292713 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292713 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292713 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292713 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292713 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292713 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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