Deadline: 16-Apr-21
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote access to justice, including judicial independence, in Armenia.
Proposed programs should include activities such as coalition-building, training, and advising of local NGOs to engage heavily in the process of justice sector reforms; building the capacity of civil society to provide oversight of justice sector institutions; trust- and cooperation-building interventions between justice sector institutions and the public; and establishing and fostering cooperation between civil society and justice institutions for follow up on oversight findings.
This program’s overarching goal is to assist Armenia in developing an effective, transparent, and accountable justice sector through increased civil society involvement and cooperation with justice sector institutions. DRL seeks proposals that aim to:
- Build civil society’s capacity to identify gaps, promote and advocate for specific issues, monitor, and report on implementation of justice sector reforms, especially those fostering judicial independence;
- Improve civil society oversight of justice, law enforcement, and security institutions; and
- Increase cooperation between civil society and the justice system, including in the judiciary, law enforcement, and security institutions.
Funding Information
- Funding Ceiling: $1,000,000;
- Period of Performance: 24 – 36 months.
Where appropriate, competitive proposals may include:
- Opportunities for beneficiaries to apply their new knowledge and skills in practical efforts;
- Solicitation of feedback and suggestions from beneficiaries when developing activities in order to strengthen the sustainability of programs and participant ownership of project outcomes;
- Input from participants on sustainability plans and systematic review of the plans throughout the life of the project, with adjustments made as necessary;
- Inclusion of vulnerable populations;
- Joint identification and definition of key concepts with relevant stakeholders and stakeholder input into project activities;
- Systematic follow up with beneficiaries at specific intervals after the completion of activities to track how beneficiaries are retaining new knowledge as well as applying their new skills.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- 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.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331418