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Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Funding for innovative programs advancing human rights and democracy worldwide, including in Zambia, suitable for supporting nonprofits through development services in human rights and refugee protection.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. and non-U. S. nonprofits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies, typically $250,000 - $1,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Grants Program is funded by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor has opened NOFO DFOP0019327, a $2.96 million single-award competition to build a global coalition countering transnational repression — the practice of governments reaching across borders to silence dissidents, journalists, and diaspora communities. Applications from nonprofits, think tanks, and NGOs are due August 12, 2026. Here is what transnational repression is, what DRL is actually buying, who is eligible, and how to build a competitive proposal for a winner-take-all award.
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