The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering grants for initiatives aimed at strengthening democracy and human rights in the Africa Great Lakes Region. This funding specifically supports two key areas. Approximately $685,000 is available for a Great Lakes Regional Women’s Journalist Program, focusing on empowering women in media and promoting freedom of expression. Additionally, about $150,000 is allocated to initiatives for strengthening judicial capacity across the Great Lakes Region, vital for upholding the rule of law and ensuring equitable justice. This grant is for organizations dedicated to advancing democratic principles, human rights, and good governance, particularly through media development and judicial reform, thereby fostering stability and societal progress in the region.
Opportunity ID: 151454
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-11-AF-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY11 Request for Proposals Africa Great Lakes Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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, Human Rights and Labor |
| 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 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $835,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $685,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria:Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization; Have demonstrated experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis; Be a registered user of www.grants.gov. NOTE: This process can take up to one month for new organizations so please register early. See additional details below; Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non-governmental organizations; Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant; An OMB policy directive published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 27, 2003, requires that all organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for all Federal grants or cooperative agreements in or after October 1, 2003. Please reference: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg/062703_grant_identifier.pdf for the complete OMB policy directive; All organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements will need to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov/. Your organization’s DUNS number is needed to complete this process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | 1) Great Lakes Regional Womens Journalist Program (approximately $685,000 available):See Application Package for more details. 2) Strengthening Judicial Capacity in the Great Lakes Region (approximately $150,000 available): See Application Package for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DRL Open Call for Statements of Interest/Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pamela Erickson
DRL/GP Africa Program Officer Phone 202-256-3741 Email:ericksonpc@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2012 | ||
| Mar 15, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-11-AF-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY11 Request for Proposals Africa Great Lakes Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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, Human Rights and Labor |
| 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 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $835,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $685,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria:Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization; Have demonstrated experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis; Be a registered user of www.grants.gov. NOTE: This process can take up to one month for new organizations so please register early. See additional details below; Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non-governmental organizations; Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant; An OMB policy directive published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 27, 2003, requires that all organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for all Federal grants or cooperative agreements in or after October 1, 2003. Please reference: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg/062703_grant_identifier.pdf for the complete OMB policy directive; All organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements will need to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov/. Your organization’s DUNS number is needed to complete this process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | 1) Great Lakes Regional Womens Journalist Program (approximately $685,000 available):See Application Package for more details. 2) Strengthening Judicial Capacity in the Great Lakes Region (approximately $150,000 available): See Application Package for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DRL Open Call for Statements of Interest/Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pamela Erickson
DRL/GP Africa Program Officer Phone 202-256-3741 Email:ericksonpc@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-11-AF-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY11 Request for Proposals Africa Great Lakes Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| 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, Human Rights and Labor |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| 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 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $835,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $685,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria:Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization; Have demonstrated experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis; Be a registered user of www.grants.gov. NOTE: This process can take up to one month for new organizations so please register early. See additional details below; Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non-governmental organizations; Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant; An OMB policy directive published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 27, 2003, requires that all organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for all Federal grants or cooperative agreements in or after October 1, 2003. Please reference: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg/062703_grant_identifier.pdf for the complete OMB policy directive; All organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements will need to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov/. Your organization’s DUNS number is needed to complete this process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | 1) Great Lakes Regional Womens Journalist Program (approximately $685,000 available):See Application Package for more details.
2) Strengthening Judicial Capacity in the Great Lakes Region (approximately $150,000 available): See Application Package for more details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DRL Open Call for Statements of Interest/Request for Proposals |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pamela Erickson
DRL/GP Africa Program Officer Phone 202-256-3741 Email:ericksonpc@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 151454 Full Announcement-1 -> af rfp fy11 africa great lakes region.pdf
Folder 151454 Full Announcement-2 -> drl.psi.march.2012.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pamela Erickson DRL/GP Africa Program Officer Phone 202-256-3741 Email: ericksonpc@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00109430 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
151454 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
151454 Budget-1.1.pdf
151454 Project-1.1.pdf
151454 SF424A-1.0.pdf
151454 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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