The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to support organizations undertaking projects that address the profound impact of climate change and environmental degradation on democracy and human rights. This open competition specifically targets the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This grant is for the purpose of fostering civil society efforts to mitigate environmental challenges, ensuring that climate action simultaneously strengthens democratic principles and safeguards human rights. DRL seeks innovative proposals that empower communities and promote resilience in the face of environmental shifts within the MENA region, integrating human rights considerations into climate and environmental initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 345600
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009324 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Enabling Civil Society Efforts to Combat Climate Change and Protect the Environment |
| 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: | 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, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,750,000 |
| 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: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for projects that address the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on democracy and human rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. |
| 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 345600 Full Announcement-AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Dec 2022.pdf
Folder 345600 Full Announcement-DRL NOFO – FY 22 Climate -> DRL NOFO – FY22 Climate.pdf
Folder 345600 Full Announcement-PSI -> PSI for Applications December 2022 – after 12.22.22.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 | PKG00279438 | Jan 25, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345600 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345600 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345600 SF424B-1.1.pdf
345600 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345600 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345600 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345600 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf