DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women's Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities

The summary for the DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women's Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women's Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities: U.S. human rights and democracy assistance will contribute to a stable Pakistan by promoting governance based on democratic principles, respect for human rights, and peaceful coexistence. It will also provide for the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of the most vulnerable, including youth, women, religious and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI persons, as well as mitigate the impact of conflict on Pakistani communities. Proposed programming must be responsive to immediate needs on the ground; must be in line with the U.S. Government's democracy, governance, and human rights goals in Pakistan; and should contribute to and support Pakistani efforts to strengthen democracy, good governance, and human rights in the country. Helpful resources for applicants include the annual Pakistan Human Rights Report (https://www.state.gov/reports/2018-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/) and International Religious Freedom Report (http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/religiousfreedom/). Additionally, proposals must note the applicant's current NGO registration status in Pakistan. Promoting Women's Rights in Marriage: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years Promoting Democratic Participation among in Newly Merged Districts: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years Marginalized Populations Small Grants Program: $750,000 for 2 years

Federal Grant Title:	DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women's Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities
Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL)
Grant Categories:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	SFOP0007563
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	19.345
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	May 7th, 2021
Original Application Deadline:	May 7th, 2021
Posted Date:	April 15th, 2021
Creation Date:	April 15th, 2021
Archive Date:	September 16th, 2021
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$2,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$750,000
Expected Number of Awards:	4
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	April 15th, 2021

Category Explanation: Democracy Fund/Human Rights Democracy Fund
Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic - Updated
Grant Announcement Contact: [email protected]
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