The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is offering this grant to strengthen independent civil society in Cuba. This grant is for organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at advancing labor rights and empowering Cuban entrepreneurs. The program seeks to foster a robust civil society framework within Cuba, enabling greater protection and promotion of labor rights while simultaneously supporting the growth and development of Cuban entrepreneurship. This initiative underscores the Bureau’s commitment to supporting democratic principles and human rights globally, particularly through local capacity building and economic empowerment.
Opportunity ID: 346208
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009358 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Civil Society in Cuba to Advance Labor Rights and Empowering Cuban Entrepreneurs |
| 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: | FY 2022 Economic Support Funds |
| 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 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 and nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at strengthening independent civil society in Cuba to advance labor rights and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLWHAGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 14:28:55 – Amy Davis (Modification Comments) Please refer to Revised RSOI SFOP0009358’ solicitation attachment |
Apr 04, 2024 | |
| 2024-04-04 14:28:51 – Amy Davis (Modification Comments) Modification to change deadline to March 21, 2023 |
Feb 17, 2023 | |
| Please refer to Revised RSOI SFOP0009358’ solicitation attachment | Feb 17, 2023 | |
| Modification to change deadline to March 21, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | |
| Feb 17, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009358 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Civil Society in Cuba to Advance Labor Rights and Empowering Cuban Entrepreneurs |
| 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: | FY 2022 Economic Support Funds |
| 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 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 and nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at strengthening independent civil society in Cuba to advance labor rights and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLWHAGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009358 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Civil Society in Cuba to Advance Labor Rights and Empowering Cuban Entrepreneurs |
| 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: | FY 2022 Economic Support Funds |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 and nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at strengthening independent civil society in Cuba to advance labor rights and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLWHAGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009358 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Civil Society in Cuba to Advance Labor Rights and Empowering Cuban Entrepreneurs |
| 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: | FY 2022 Economic Support Funds |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 and nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at strengthening independent civil society in Cuba to advance labor rights and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLWHAGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009358 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Civil Society in Cuba to Advance Labor Rights and Empowering Cuban Entrepreneurs |
| 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: | FY 2022 Economic Support Funds |
| 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: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 and nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at strengthening independent civil society in Cuba to advance labor rights and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLWHAGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009358 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Strengthening Independent Civil Society in Cuba to Advance Labor Rights and Empowering Cuban Entrepreneurs |
| 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: | FY 2022 Economic Support Funds |
| 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: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 and nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting concept notes aimed at strengthening independent civil society in Cuba to advance labor rights and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRLWHAGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 346208 Full Announcement-. -> PSI for WHA SOIs.pdf
Folder 346208 Full Announcement-. -> Revised RSOI SFOP0009358.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRLWHAGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00279977 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346208 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346208 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346208 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
346208 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346208 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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