This grant is for organizations seeking to enhance electoral security and mitigate violence within Ethiopia’s upcoming electoral cycle. Offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), this open competition invites applications for projects specifically aimed at fostering a more secure and peaceful election environment. The initiative seeks to prevent and address potential conflicts or disruptions during the electoral process, contributing to a stable democratic transition. Applicants should focus on strategies and interventions that can effectively reduce the risk of violence and bolster the overall integrity and safety of the elections in Ethiopia.
Opportunity ID: 333475
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007583 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Peaceful Elections in Ethiopia |
| 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: | FY 20 HRDF |
| 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: | May 12, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 12, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| 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 that enhance electoral security and mitigate violence in Ethiopia’s upcoming electoral cycle. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
RiddleNE@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 333475 Full Announcement-NOFO -> PSI for Applications March 2021 – after 03.03.21.pdf
Folder 333475 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DRL.NOFO.Supporting.Peaceful.Elections.in.Ethiopia.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | RiddleNE@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0007583 | SFOP0007583 | PKG00267046 | May 12, 2021 | Jul 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333475 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333475 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333475 SF424B-1.1.pdf
333475 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333475 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333475 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
333475 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf