This grant aims to facilitate an exchange of ideas on human rights, fostering dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. It is for initiatives that create platforms—such as conferences, workshops, and research projects—where experts, practitioners, and advocates can share knowledge, discuss pressing human rights challenges, and develop innovative solutions. The grant’s purpose is to enhance understanding, promote best practices, and strengthen global human rights frameworks. By enabling informed discussion and collective strategy development, this funding supports efforts to advance universal human dignity and rights worldwide, ensuring shared learning contributes to impactful advocacy.
Opportunity ID: 237402
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SOL-OAA-13-000110 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Developing and strengthening human capacity is essential to fostering democracy and the respect for human rights. The purpose of the Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights program is to strengthen human capacity on the island by providing opportunities for civil society leaders to travel outside of Cuba to gain technical skills and experiential learning in an array of fields important to democracy and civil society development. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for award of a cooperative agreement, in addition to other conditions of this RFA, organizations must have a politically neutral humanitarian mandate, a commitment to non-discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non-discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | See RFA |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Baker
Phone 2025675098 Email:shbaker@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected the anticipated number of awards. | Jul 10, 2013 | |
| Jul 10, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SOL-OAA-13-000110 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Developing and strengthening human capacity is essential to fostering democracy and the respect for human rights. The purpose of the Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights program is to strengthen human capacity on the island by providing opportunities for civil society leaders to travel outside of Cuba to gain technical skills and experiential learning in an array of fields important to democracy and civil society development. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for award of a cooperative agreement, in addition to other conditions of this RFA, organizations must have a politically neutral humanitarian mandate, a commitment to non-discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non-discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | See RFA |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Baker
Phone 2025675098 Email:shbaker@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SOL-OAA-13-000110 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Developing and strengthening human capacity is essential to fostering democracy and the respect for human rights. The purpose of the Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights program is to strengthen human capacity on the island by providing opportunities for civil society leaders to travel outside of Cuba to gain technical skills and experiential learning in an array of fields important to democracy and civil society development. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for award of a cooperative agreement, in addition to other conditions of this RFA, organizations must have a politically neutral humanitarian mandate, a commitment to non-discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non-discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | See RFA |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Baker
Phone 2025675098 Email:shbaker@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 237402 Full Announcement-1 -> sol-oaa-13-000110 – exchange of ideas on human rights.pdf
Folder 237402 Other Supporting Documents-RFA#SOL-OAA-13-000110 – Amendment 001 1 -> rfa#sol-oaa-13-000110 – amendment 001.pdf
Folder 237402 Other Supporting Documents-RFA#SOL-OAA-13-000110 – Amendment 002 1 -> rfa#sol-oaa-13-000110 – amendment 002.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharon Baker Phone 2025675098 Email: shbaker@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | SOL-OAA-13-000110 | Exchange of Ideas on Human Rights | PKG00180710 | Jul 09, 2013 | Aug 09, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237402 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
237402 SF424D-1.1.pdf
237402 SF424C-1.0.pdf
237402 SF424B-1.1.pdf
237402 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
237402 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf