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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications in response to the following solicitation. DRL anticipates funding one proposal from this solicitation, pending availability of funding.
Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0010183. Assistance Listing: 19.345. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: Up to $500K per award.
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Or 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 27, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces an open competition for proposals for programs that investigate how perpetrators of transnational repression infiltrate diaspora communities using faith based or quasi government organizations to target individuals and groups across borders and exploit governmental and quasi governmental bodies and mechanisms. The program would then translate findings into immediately actionable options for individuals, organizations, governments and international bodies to mitigate risk and end these practices. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0019331. Assistance Listing: 19.345. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: Up to $987K per award.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces an open competition for proposals for programs that will establish a new global program to counter transnational repression by strengthening coordination and building capacity among partner governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations. Transnational repression occurs when authoritarian regimes reach across international borders to silence, intimidate, harass, or harm members of diaspora communities, dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders in other countries. These tactics threaten the safety and fundamental rights of individuals worldwide, including Americans and residents of partner countries. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0019327. Assistance Listing: 19.345. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $2M – $3M per award.
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