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DRL Dignity in Documentation Initiative (DIDI)

ID: DFOP0013969 • Type: Posted

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for a new project, Dignity in Documentation Initiative (DIDI). This effort focuses on global, integrated, and holistic CRSV documentation programming seeking truth and justice for victims and survivors as well as accountability for crimes committed in violation of international human rights and humanitarian law. The DIDI must take a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach, prioritizing the individual needs and efforts of CRSV survivors, while supporting survivor networks, civil society, and community-based organizations. This solicitation will result in the first tranche of these program efforts, with incremental funding envisioned over the life of the 5-year project, depending on the availability of funding.
Background
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is announcing an open competition for a new project, “Dignity in Documentation Initiative” (DIDI). This effort focuses on global, integrated, and holistic CRSV documentation programming seeking truth and justice for victims and survivors as well as accountability for crimes committed in violation of international human rights and humanitarian law.

Grant Details
The DIDI must take a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach, prioritizing the individual needs and efforts of CRSV survivors, while supporting survivor networks, civil society, and community-based organizations. The solicitation will result in the first tranche of these program efforts, with incremental funding envisioned over the life of the 5-year project, depending on the availability of funding.
It aims to solicit, evaluate, and award sub-awards to local stakeholders pursuing CRSV documentation and accompanying transformational assistance globally. It also includes building the technical capacity of stakeholders engaged in integrated and holistic CRSV documentation processes while addressing the context-specific needs of survivors and their families.

Eligibility Requirements
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.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is 24-54 months with anticipated time to award pending availability of funds being 6-7 months.

Grant Value
Total Funding Ceiling: $1,500,000. Anticipated Number of Awards: 1
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.345 - International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/29/24 the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor posted grant opportunity DFOP0013969 for DRL Dignity in Documentation Initiative (DIDI) with funding of $1.5 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $1.5 million and $1.5 million.

Timing

Posted Date
April 29, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 28, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 29, 2024, 6:11 p.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,500,000
Floor
$1,500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1,500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(202) 890-9795
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=4796efca87a14610203441d6cebb35d0&view=Default

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