The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is offering a grant to support the eradication of slavery in West Africa, particularly descent-based slavery, and the integration of victims into society. This grant aims to combat modern slavery and promote human rights in the region. Closing date for applications is May 22, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314493
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005711 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Labor Programs to Combat Slavery in West Africa |
| 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: | ESF |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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.
Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. |
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 to support the eradication of slavery in West Africa, with a focus on descent-based slavery, and assist with the full integration of victims into society. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
drllaborgrants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 314493 Other Supporting Documents-NOFO -> Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 314493 Other Supporting Documents-NOFO -> Anti Slavery AF NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | drllaborgrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00249659 | Apr 03, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314493 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314493 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314493 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314493 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314493 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314493 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314493 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf