The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant for projects that strengthen democracy and human rights. This grant is for the purpose of protecting free speech and diverse voices in civil society, particularly when scholars in closing societies face harassment, detention, or persecution. Through this open competition, DRL seeks applications from organizations committed to safeguarding academic freedom. The fund aims to provide critical assistance and support to imperiled scholars, enabling their continued contribution to intellectual discourse and human rights advocacy crucial for upholding democratic values globally.
Opportunity ID: 351910
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Scholar Rescue Fund |
| 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: | Economic Support Funds (ESF) and Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) |
| 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: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,500,000 |
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/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.
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 strengthen democracy and human rights through the protection of free speech and diverse voices in civil society, which are threatened when scholars in closing societies face harassment, detention, torture, and other forms of persecution. |
| 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-RR-ProgramInfo@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 351910 Full Announcement-SFOP0010197 -> SFOP0010197 FY23 Scholar Rescue Fund NOFO Final.pdf
Folder 351910 Full Announcement-SFOP0010197 -> PSI for Applications December 2023 – after 12.28.23.pdf
Folder 351910 Full Announcement-SFOP0010197 -> AQM Guidance for NCAGE-SAM.gov for Foreign Applicants Feb 2023.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-RR-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 | SFOP0010197 | DRL Scholar Rescue Fund | PKG00284511 | Jan 22, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351910 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351910 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351910 SF424B-1.1.pdf
351910 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351910 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351910 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351910 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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