The U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom (J/IRF), is offering this grant to support freedom of religion or belief by protecting religious and cultural heritage sites in Sri Lanka. This grant is for organizations seeking to submit project applications aligned with this objective. This department aims to empower initiatives that safeguard and appreciate Sri Lanka’s diverse religious and cultural heritage. This grant is for this purpose: to foster environments where religious freedom flourishes through preservation. Please note, this program explicitly cannot fund the construction, repair, or maintenance of religious properties, artifacts, or cultural heritage sites; its focus is on other crucial protective activities.
Opportunity ID: 352335
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010241 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 J/IRF Supporting Religious and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka |
| 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: | Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $700,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | J/IRF 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. J/IRF’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 Procedu |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious (J/IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support freedom of religion or belief through the protection of religious and cultural heritage sites in Sri Lanka. This program cannot fund the construction, repair, or maintenance of religious properties, artifacts, or cultural heritage sites. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
drlirfgrants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352335 Full Announcement-SFOP0010241 -> SFOP0010241 FY23 J-IRF Supporting Religious and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lanka – CORRECTED POLICY LANGUAGE PG.1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | drlirfgrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | SFOP0010241 | FY23 J/IRF Supporting Religious and Cultural Heritage in Sri Lank | PKG00284842 | Feb 13, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352335 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352335 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352335 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352335 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352335 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352335 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352335 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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