Deadline: 19 December 2016
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that protect Fundamental Freedoms in Morocco with an aim to support programs to increase advocacy for and implementation of a strong legal framework that protects the freedom of expression, association, and assembly.
Objectives
- Analyzing existing and/or draft laws and regulations to ensure their consistency with international standards;
- Training on current laws and issues regarding freedom of expression for journalists and other media professionals (including new and alternative media actors);
- Advocating for improved legal and regulatory frameworks, including government and justice sector engagement, where appropriate;
- Supporting implementation of existing laws consistent with international human rights norms and/or laws that address issues of concern to citizens;
- Supporting input into new draft laws or draft revised laws under review, especially on issues pertaining to fundamental freedoms;
- Encouraging collaboration between civil society groups and media advocacy groups;
- Building the capacity of civil society organizations to document and report on freedom of expression, assembly, and associated-related challenges faced by target beneficiaries, such as civil society, news organizations, citizen journalists, bloggers, and/or others.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
- Award Floor: $250,000
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.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit grants.gov.