The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this competitive grant opportunity to support projects aimed at advancing justice sector reform in Armenia. This grant is specifically designed to foster robust engagement from Armenian civil society organizations. The primary purpose of this initiative is to empower civil society to actively participate in the development of a justice sector that is effective, transparent, independent, and accountable, while upholding human rights. Successful projects will focus on oversight, advocacy, and collaborative efforts to ensure the judicial system serves its citizens fairly and justly. DRL seeks innovative proposals that will strengthen the rule of law and democratic principles within Armenia’s legal framework. This is an open call for organizations committed to promoting good governance and a rights-respecting judiciary.
Opportunity ID: 352532
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010256 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Justice Sector Reform Oversight in Armenia |
| 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: | FY23 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: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 interested in submitting applications for projects that promote Armenian civil society’s engagement in the development of an effective, transparent, rights-respecting, independent, and accountable justice sector. |
| 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-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352532 Full Announcement-SFOP0010256 NOFO -> DRL_Open_NOFO_Armenia_SFOP0010256.pdf
Folder 352532 Full Announcement-SFOP0010256 NOFO -> (To Post) AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
Folder 352532 Full Announcement-SFOP0010256 NOFO -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-EUR-ProgramInfo@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0010256 | DRL Justice Sector Reform Oversight in Armenia | PKG00284972 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352532 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352532 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352532 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352532 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352532 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352532 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352532 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf