Deadline: 13-Apr-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 a project that enhances civil society and strengthens individual freedoms in Sri Lanka.
DRL’s goal is to support civil society to address challenges and opportunities arising from the political transition in Sri Lanka by advancing respect and protection of human and political rights.
Objectives
The objectives of this program are:
- civil society engages with the public and government to build support for policies and approaches that protect human rights, reduce corruption, and ensure fundamental freedoms;
- civil society advocates for democratic principles and practices, including the freedom of movement and expression of civil society and citizens without harassment; and
- civil society organizations and activists adopt iterative practices to operate safely and securely.
Funding Information
- Funding Floor: $750,000
- Funding Ceiling: $750,000
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 1
- Period of Performance: 24 – 36 months
- Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 5 months
Outcomes
Possible program outcomes include:
- civil society participates in dialogue processes;
- civil society advocates to government actors regarding transparent, democratic practices;
- civil society advocates for protections of citizens, civil society, and media to operate freely and without harassment; and
- the Government of Sri Lanka engages with stakeholders, citizens, and media to ensure a more accountable, transparent, and responsive government.
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.
- 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.
For more information, visit Department of State.