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2024 cycle closed Apr 10, 2024. Monitor DRL NOFOs at state.gov for the next exiled human rights defenders competition.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting a proposal for a collaborative program that provides medium-term support to exiled human rights defenders (HRDs). DRL envisions a program that would increase the resiliency of exiled HRDs, enabling them to continue to advocate for fundamental freedoms, despite forced relocation due to threats or attacks they have faced for their work.
Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0010224. Assistance Listing: 19.345. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: Up to $2M per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was April 10, 2024, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Yes — DRL Holistic Mentorship and Support for Defenders in Exile is offered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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