Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Description

DRL invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects in Cuba. U.S. assistance to Cuba seeks to accompany and support Cubans on the island as they articulate and pursue their vision for their own future. Priority will be placed on proposals that take a holistic, complete approach to build and professionalize Cuban civil society. Proposed projects should strengthen independent Cuban civil society’s ability to: Connect with one another, for example by forming networks or coalitions, sharing information, and building trust; Define problems and issues of common interest, and develop a shared vision of positive change for the future; Conduct outreach, especially to the provinces, using creative and engaging means to articulate that vision/goals to the broader Cuban public; Recruit further support and action among the Cuban public toward those goals; Carry out civil society activities designed to advance those goals/vision; Disseminate information about civil society activities back to the Cuban public; Collect information/opinions from the Cuban public about the direction and activities of independent civil society; and/or Adjust civil society goals and actions based on such information. Proposals that involve ongoing mentoring and coaching of civil society are encouraged.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Teresa Fralish <br/>Program Officer <br/>Phone 202/261-8107
FralishTM@state.gov