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Fundamental Freedoms Fund IV

ID: SFOP0010171 • Type: Posted

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 projects that will defend and protect human rights; counter threats to democratic institutions; and address discrimination, inequity, and marginalization in all its forms.
Background
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 projects that will defend and protect human rights; counter threats to democratic institutions; and address discrimination, inequity, and marginalization in all its forms.

Grant Details
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for projects that will defend and protect human rights; counter threats to democratic institutions; and address discrimination, inequity, and marginalization in all its forms. DRL will award an overarching cooperative agreement to a consortium of eight NGOs with thematic and global reach (“Consortium”), to collaborate on the execution of individual projects. All individual projects must promote the fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and religion in countries that routinely and systematically infringe on those freedoms. The Lead Organization and Consortium members must demonstrate the ability to evaluate country conditions and draw on theory, experience, and lessons learned to design innovative, effective, and workable projects within their respective areas of expertise as new opportunities and challenges unfold on the ground.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include 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 for the contract is 24-36 months.

Grant Value
$7,250,000 total funding floor with $750,000 earmarked for LGBTQI+ projects. Anticipated Number of Awards: 1

Place of Performance
Projects will be performed in various countries where there are threats to democratic institutions or systematic infringement on fundamental freedoms.
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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 1/16/24 the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor posted grant opportunity SFOP0010171 for Fundamental Freedoms Fund IV. 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 $7.3 million and $7.3 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 16, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 5, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
April 4, 2024, 2:17 p.m. EDT
Version
3

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
$7,250,000
Floor
$7,250,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
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=a21300424759c61067358810326d43e1&view=Default

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