Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Description

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 cooperative agreement that supports the policy objective to encourage meaningful citizen participation in public policy and governance in the NEA region.Projects should work to maintain the safe operating space for and improve the capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to promote the rights and interests of all citizens, including vulnerable populations; to engage the government and public on rights issues and other issues of public concern; and to promote the development of independent civil society. This program approach will operate as a flexible, regional, rapid-response mechanism to support independent civil society in the NEA region via targeted small grants and technical assistance.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center <br/>Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 <br/> <br/>Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. <br/>support@grants.gov <br/>
support@grants.gov