Deadline: 15 June 2017
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), is seeking applications for projects that support Tunisia’s efforts in the prevention of torture.
DRL seeks to support programming that will assist the Government of Tunisia’s new anti-torture authority, the National Body for the Prevention of Torture (Instance Nationale de la Prevention de la Torture, INPT), created upon Tunisia’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT), in fulfilling its mandate to address and prevent torture.
DRL seeks to strengthen the expertise and capacity of the INPT by providing its members with technical assistance and management systems, and engaging networks of key stakeholders and experts in anti-torture efforts.
Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding:
- Award Ceiling: $900,000
- Award Floor: $450,000
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
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Countries: United States and Tunisia
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.