Encouraging Citizen Participation in the NEA Region

 
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    CFDA#

    19.345
     

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    U.S. Department of State

    Summary

    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 cooperative agreement that supports the policy objective to encourage meaningful citizen participation in public policy and governance in the NEA region.

    Projects should work to maintain the safe operating space for and improve the capacity of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to promote the rights and interests of all citizens, including vulnerable populations; to engage the government and public on rights issues and other issues of public concern; and to promote the development of independent civil society. This program approach will operate as a flexible, regional, rapid-response mechanism to support independent civil society in the NEA region via targeted small grants and technical assistance.

    Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to support a wide range of activities, from advocacy to direct assistance.
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Projects should have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms, and should have potential for sustainability beyond DRL resources. DRL's preference is to not duplicate past efforts, but instead support new and creative approaches. This does not exclude from consideration projects that improve upon or expand existing successful projects in a new and complementary way. DRL also strives to ensure its projects advance the rights and uphold the dignity of the most vulnerable or at-risk populations.

    Activities that typically are not considered competitive include:
    • The provision of large amounts of humanitarian assistance;
    • English language instruction;
    • Development of high-tech computer or communications software and/or hardware;
    • Purely academic exchanges or fellowships;
    • External exchanges or fellowships lasting longer than six months;
    • Off-shore activities that are not clearly linked to in-country initiatives and impact or are not necessary for security concerns;
    • Theoretical explorations of human rights or democracy issues, including projects aimed primarily at research and evaluation that do not incorporate training or capacity-building for local civil society;
    • Micro-loans or similar small business development initiatives;
    • Initiatives directed towards a diaspora community rather than current residents of targeted countries.

    Contacts

    Allison Colburn

    Allison Colburn

    ,
    (202) 647-6575
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government 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.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by Monday, May 29, 2017 no later than 11:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
     

    Award Details

    Approximately $1,250,000 is available in total funding. Up to two awards will be granted. Awards are between $500,000 to $1,250,000. Project length is between 12 and 24 months. There is no cost sharing/matching requirements.

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