| Funding Opportunity ID: | 332885 | | Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007563 | | Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women’s Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities | | Opportunity Category: | Discretionary | | 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: | Democracy Fund/Human Rights Democracy Fund | | CFDA Number(s): | 19.345 | | 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. | | Agency Code: | DOS-DRL | | Agency Name: | Department of State
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor | | Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2021 | | Close Date: | May 07, 2021 | | Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2021 | | Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 | | Award Floor: | $750,000 | | Estimated Total Program Funding: | | | Expected Number of Awards: | 4 | | Description: | U.S. human rights and democracy assistance will contribute to a stable Pakistan by promoting governance based on democratic principles, respect for human rights, and peaceful coexistence. It will also provide for the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of the most vulnerable, including youth, women, religious and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI persons, as well as mitigate the impact of conflict on Pakistani communities. Proposed programming must be responsive to immediate needs on the ground; must be in line with the U.S. Government’s democracy, governance, and human rights goals in Pakistan; and should contribute to and support Pakistani efforts to strengthen democracy, good governance, and human rights in the country. Helpful resources for applicants include the annual Pakistan Human Rights Report (https://www.state.gov/reports/2018-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/) and International Religious Freedom Report (http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/religiousfreedom/). Additionally, proposals must note the applicant’s current NGO registration status in Pakistan. Promoting Women’s Rights in Marriage: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years Promoting Democratic Participation among in Newly Merged Districts: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years Marginalized Populations Small Grants Program: $750,000 for 2 years | | Version: | 2 | | Modification Comments: | Change in number of applications allowed. Please see updated Notice of Funding Opportunity for more details. |
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