This grant from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor aims to advance women’s political, economic, and social status in Iraq. The program supports women candidates in the national elections and assists elected women representatives post-election. Additionally, it connects women to mid to high-level job opportunities in various industries. Formal agreements with employers and the Iraqi Government are required. Approximately $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 is available for each 18 to 22 month program to foster women’s empowerment and support the U.S. National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security.
Opportunity ID: 228193
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-027 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Women, Peace and Security in Iraq |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | May 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); internationally based non-profit organization; low-profit limited liability company (L3Cs), academic institutions; other institutions for which profit is not a primary motive. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description:: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretary?s Office of Global Women?s Issues (S/GWI) announce a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote women?s political, economic and social advancement in Iraq pursuant to the goals and objectives of the U.S. National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security and U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally. 1. Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women as Elected Government Representatives. DRL and S/GWI?s objective is to advance women?s political participation in anticipation of the 2014 national elections and through post-election support for elected women representatives. The program should enhance the competitiveness of women candidates registered with the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq. Pending availability, USD $1,000,000 is expected to be available for one 18 month program.2. Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women in the Workforce in Iraq. This program will connect 400 women to mid to high-level employment opportunities in the banking, hospitality and/or other industries. Formal Memoranda of Understanding must be signed with prospective employers as well as the Government of Iraq as required under Iraqi law. Pending availability, USD $1,200,000 is expected to be available for one 18 to 22 month program. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 5 | Updated to extend due date to 11:59 pm Tues May 28, 2013 | May 27, 2013 |
| Synopsis 4 | Due date extended to Tues May 28, 2013 11:59pm | |
| Synopsis 3 | ||
| Synopsis 2 | N/A | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 |
| Competition ID: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-027 |
| Competition Title: | Women, Peace and Security in Iraq |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00171390 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | May 28, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Radhika Prabhu |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-027 | Women, Peace and Security in Iraq | PKG00171390 | Mar 27, 2013 | May 28, 2013 | View | Radhika Prabhu | Organization Applicants |