Iraq Human Rights Request for Proposals

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	Federal Grant Title:	Iraq Human Rights Request for Proposals
	CFDA Number:	19.345
	CFDA Description:	International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Human rights and democracy programs
	Opportunity Category:	Earmark
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DRL-10-IRAQ
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 29, 2010
	Creation Date:	Apr 29, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 27, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 27, 2010
	Archive Date:	Jun 26, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$10,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$750,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: SUMMARY The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) to promote human rights and advance the rule of law in Iraq. To address critical human rights challenges, DRL announces an open competition for assistance awards from the U.S. Department of State's Fiscal Year 2010 Economic Support Funds (ESF) from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that support human rights and rule of law programs in Iraq. Organizations should have a demonstrated capacity to work in Iraq on human rights-related issues. This request for proposals does not guarantee funding and is subject to Congressional approval of DRL's spending plan as well as approval by the Assistant Secretary for DRL and the Office of Acquisitions Management.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/
Grant Announcement Contact: Jennifer Cohen Program Officer Phone 202-261-8129

Jennifer Cohen [cohenjm2@state.gov]
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