The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering an open competition for organizations interested in promoting an inclusive West Africa. This grant aims to support projects that address the critical issue of ethnic marginalization across Coastal West Africa. The DRL seeks applications from eligible organizations committed to fostering greater inclusion, human rights, and social cohesion in the region. This initiative, titled ‘Promoting an Inclusive West Africa (PIWA)’, provides an opportunity for grantees to develop and implement impactful programs designed to mitigate the effects of ethnic disparities and strengthen democratic principles. This funding is for the purpose of creating a more equitable and stable environment for all communities in West Africa.
Opportunity ID: 352857
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010187 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting an Inclusive West Africa (PIWA) |
| 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: | Democracy Fund/Human Rights Democracy Fund |
| 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: | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,250,000 |
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 announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project to address the ethnic marginalization across Coastal West Africa |
| 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-AFProgramming@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352857 Full Announcement-NOFO -> (To Post) AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
Folder 352857 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY23 DRL Noticie of Funding Opportunity – West Africa.pdf
Folder 352857 Full Announcement-NOFO -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-AFProgramming@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0010187 | SFOP0010187 | PKG00285249 | Mar 07, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352857 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352857 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352857 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352857 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352857 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352857 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352857 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf