The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition, offering grants to organizations focused on promoting peaceful elections in Benin. This grant is designed to support projects that contribute significantly to a stable and democratic electoral process, ensuring citizens can participate without conflict. DRL seeks innovative applications from organizations interested in developing and implementing strategies that foster an environment of peace and integrity throughout Benin’s election period. The objective is to prevent electoral violence, enhance civic participation, and support mechanisms that uphold the fairness and transparency of the democratic exercise, ultimately strengthening governance and human rights in the nation.
Opportunity ID: 353257
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010186 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy Fund/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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
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. |
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 support peaceful elections in Benin. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-AFProgramming@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 14:26:15 – Selina M Holt (Modification Comments) New Deadline: Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
Apr 04, 2024 | |
| Mar 28, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010186 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy Fund/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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
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. |
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 support peaceful elections in Benin. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-AFProgramming@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010186 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy Fund/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: | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
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. |
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 support peaceful elections in Benin. |
| 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-AFProgramming@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 353257 Full Announcement-Benin NOFO -> NOFO – DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin.pdf
Folder 353257 Full Announcement-Benin NOFO -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-AFProgramming@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00285628 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353257 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353257 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353257 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353257 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353257 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353257 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353257 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf