Deadline: 22-Nov-21
The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is pleased to launch an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Religious Freedom and combat antisemitism.
“Religious freedom” refers to the right set out in Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, including the freedom to adopt a religion or beliefs, change your beliefs, practice and teach your beliefs (which may include through publications, public and private speech, and the display of religious attire or symbols), gather in community with others to worship and observe your beliefs, and teach your beliefs to your children.
Competitive Proposals
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.
Activities
Project activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Engage a range of media platforms to counter antisemitism and discrimination and intolerance targeting religious minority communities broadly, including but not limited to Jewish, Muslim (including Ahmadiyya Muslim), Christian, Baha’i, Hindu, Buddhist and atheist/nonbeliever communities;
- Advocate for media platforms, posters, and journalists to be held accountable for posts or articles that violate ethics, journalist principles and standards, or incite violence;
- Empower civil society to identify and effectively counter discrimination, intolerance, and hate speech targeting religious minority communities while preserving the right to free speech;
- Keep relevant government agencies, NGOs, and regional or international government organizations informed of findings and trends of hate speech and related incidents, to inform official statements, actions, and policies;
- Promote positive public opinion by countering intolerance, discrimination and hate speech with positive counter narratives and messages, correcting false or misleading information, and developing content that promotes mutual respect and societal inclusion for all.
Funding Information
- Funding Floor: $1,000,000
- Funding Ceiling: $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: 24-48 months
- Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 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.
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For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=336001