The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is currently inviting proposals through an open competition for organizations. This grant specifically targets vital initiatives aimed at improving workers’ rights, strengthening the independence of media outlets, and expanding opportunities for civic participation within Pakistan. DRL’s objective is to foster a more democratic and equitable society by empowering citizens and ensuring fundamental freedoms. The Bureau anticipates awarding funding to three distinct proposals selected from this solicitation. Organizations with relevant expertise and a commitment to these core areas are encouraged to apply, contributing to significant positive change in Pakistan. The application period is open, and submissions are due by the specified closing date.
Opportunity ID: 346332
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009448 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Improving Workers Rights, Strengthening Independent Media, and Expanding Civic Participation in Pakistan |
| 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 Funds (HRDF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DRL welcomes applications from US based and foreign based nonprofit organizations or nongovernment organizations and public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and for profit organizations or businesses. DRLs preference is to work with nonprofit 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 US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications in response to the following solicitation. DRL anticipates funding three proposals from this solicitation, pending availability of funding. |
| 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-GP-SCA-CORE@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 346332 Full Announcement-Pakistan Independent Media -> PSI for Applications (2023).pdf
Folder 346332 Full Announcement-Pakistan Independent Media -> FY22 Pakistan Open Competition NOFO-Media.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-GP-SCA-CORE@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00280085 | Feb 23, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346332 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346332 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346332 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346332 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346332 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346332 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346332 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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