Deadline: 19-Apr-22
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has launched an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that empower young people in the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka.
DRL’s goal is expanded youth mobilization, engagement, and participation in democratic reforms to uphold the protection of human rights in Sri Lanka. The bureau seeks proposals that support and enable Sri Lankan youth to play a critical role in ensuring an inclusive democratic society that is responsive to all its citizens.
Objectives
The program objectives are:
- youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to address and respond to existing and new challenges to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka; and
- youth and youth-led organizations have increased leadership skills and participation in addressing accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance processes.
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.
Funding Information
- Funding Floor: $1,000,000
- Funding Ceiling: $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: 24-36 months
- Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 6-8 months
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.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337915