FY08 DF Iraq Democracy and Governance RFP

The summary for the FY08 DF Iraq Democracy and Governance RFP Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, important deadlines, 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 in the Grant Announcement Contact section. If these sections are incomplete, please visit the website of the government agency that is offering this grant.


	Federal Grant Title:	FY08 DF Iraq Democracy and Governance RFP
	CFDA Number:	Information not provided
	CFDA Description:	Information not provided
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy Initiatives in Iraq
	Opportunity Category:	Earmark
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DRL-08-IRAQ-DEMOCRACY-RFP
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Aug 08, 2008
	Creation Date:	Aug 08, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 22, 2008
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 22, 2008
	Archive Date:	Sep 21, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$25,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$1,000,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Organizations submitting proposals should meet the following criteria: Be a non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3). Applicants must submit proof of non-profit status, or proof that they are seeking non-profit status, in the application at the time of submission. Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in or regarding Iraq, other countries of the Middle East, or similarly challenging program environments. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis. Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country organization(s). Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined statement of interest. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. DRL will not consider proposals that reflect any type of support, for any member, affiliate, or representative of a designated terrorist organization, whether or not elected members of government.
Grant Description: SUMMARY In July 2007 the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) submitted to Congress the United States Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, 2007-2010. To address the critical challenges outlined in the strategy, DRL announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a grant award from the U.S. Department of State's Fiscal Year 2008 Democracy Fund from organizations interested in supporting the advancement of democracy in Iraq, including programs that address democracy, rule of law, and governance programs, in accordance with the goals and strategic objectives of the strategy. Projects should directly support the overall goal of the strategy: Iraqi citizens, civil society and democratic institutions work cooperatively to reduce violence and build a sustainable, accountable and responsive system of governance. Organizations should have a demonstrated capacity to work in conflict and post-conflict environments, preferably in Iraq, on democracy-related issues.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/p/c12302.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Sun Cho Program Coordinator Phone 202-261-8029

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