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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that supports creating an enabling and inclusive environment where citizens can advocate for human rights and democratic governance. is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
This program supports projects that create an inclusive environment for citizens to advocate for human rights and democratic governance, including providing emergency financial assistance to advocates at risk.
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gov Maintenance Calendar DRL Non-Traditional Advocates for Transparency Response Fund Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:SFOP0008499 Funding Opportunity Title:DRL Non-Traditional Advocates for Transparency Response Fund Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Economic Support Funds (ESF) Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:19.
345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Apr 04, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Mar 01, 2022 Current Closing Date for Applications:Mar 01, 2022 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:DRL welcomes applications from U.S. based and foreign based non profit organizations/nongovernment 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.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Description:The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that supports creating an enabling and inclusive environment where citizens can advocate for human rights and democratic governance.
The program should provide short-term emergency financial assistance to allow individuals and groups (‘advocates’) who are not traditional human rights defenders by profession but are defending human rights at great risk to their personal safety, especially when advocating for transparency and/or exposing corruption or abuses of power.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that supports creating an enabling and inclusive environment where citizens can advocate for human rights and democratic governance. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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