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Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Request for Proposals - Cuba is sponsored by Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). DRL invites organizations to submit proposals for projects in Cuba that support democratic civil society and human rights. Priority is placed on proposals that take a holistic approach to build and professionalize Cuban civil society.
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Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DRL-08-CUBA-RFP-090808 Funding Opportunity Title:Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Human Rights and Civil Society Initiatives in Cuba Opportunity Category:Earmark 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:The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals to support democratic civil society and human rights in Cuba.
Approximately $4. 45 million is available.
Expected Number of Awards: Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Oct 06, 2008 Current Closing Date for Applications:Oct 06, 2008 Archive Date:Nov 05, 2008 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 4,450,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:* Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3), or a comparable organization headquartered internationally; or * Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3); and * Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or similarly challenging program environment.
DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis; and * Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in the target country and/or region. * Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal.
However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. ## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Description:DRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects in Cuba. U.S. assistance to Cuba seeks to accompany and support Cubans on the island as they articulate and pursue their vision for their own future.
Priority will be placed on proposals that take a holistic, complete approach to build and professionalize Cuban civil society.
Proposed projects should strengthen independent Cuban civil societys ability to: Connect with one another, for example by forming networks or coalitions, sharing information, and building trust; Define problems and issues of common interest, and develop a shared vision of positive change for the future; Conduct outreach, especially to the provinces, using creative and engaging means to articulate that vision/goals to the broader Cuban public; Recruit further support and action among the Cuban public toward those goals; Carry out civil society activities designed to advance those goals/vision; Disseminate information about civil society activities back to the Cuban public; Collect information/opinions from the Cuban public about the direction and activities of independent civil society; and/or Adjust civil society goals and actions based on such information.
Proposals that involve ongoing mentoring and coaching of civil society are encouraged. Link to Additional Information:DRL Website Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. non-profit organizations meeting Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), comparable internationally-headquartered organizations, or U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Request for Proposals - Cuba is funded by Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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