Deadline: 27-Mar-23
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 projects that support announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that expands women’s ability to freely and safely participate in public life in Nepal.
DRL’s goal is to improve civil society-led efforts to reduce SGBV in Nepal so that women from all backgrounds may more fully, equitably, and safely participate in all aspects of public life.
Objectives
DRL seeks proposals for a program to advance three key objectives:
- Civil society advocates to the government to address the gaps in the current legislation on SGBV responses and improving access to justice through engagement with government and law enforcement authorities;
- Local civil society organizations, women’s rights defenders and other activists build networks and take action to prevent and respond to SGBV in Nepal, especially those working directly with marginalized or socially excluded communities; and
- Community-led initiatives contribute to the prevention of and response to SGBV at the provincial and district levels and communities are more aware of the challenges related to SGBV in Nepal.
Funding Information
- Total Funding Floor: $600,000
- Total Funding Ceiling: $600,000
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 1
- Type of Award: Grant
- Period of Performance: 18-24 months
- Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 5 months
Outcomes
Illustrative desired outcomes for this program include:
- Existing protection against SGBV are strengthened and better implemented, with civil society able to ensure accountability and play a watchdog role;
- Increased public awareness on the various forms of SGBV in Nepal;
- Legislative and societal changes, such as those addressing acid attacks, rape, other forms of discrimination occur, addressing the disempowerment of women;
- Civil society participates in opportunities to provide input into and oversee the strengthening of frameworks to prevent and protect women and vulnerable populations from experiencing all forms of violence;
- Victims of SGBV have increased access to medical, legal, and psychological support;
- Civil society organizations working in this space increase their organizational capacity, expand their networks and are more engaged in collective action; and
- Men and male allies are more engaged and better integrated into efforts to reduce SGBV.
Eligibility Criteria
DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental 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.
For more information, visit DRL.
