Request for Proposals: International Religious Freedom Rapid Response Fund

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	Federal Grant Title:	Request for Proposals: International Religious Freedom Rapid Response Fund
	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:	International Religious Freedom Program
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DRL-11-RRFRFP-040511
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 05, 2011
	Creation Date:	Apr 05, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 04, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 04, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jun 03, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	300,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	300,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	300,000
	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: The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for effective and immediate approaches to 1) disburse small, short-term emergency financial support to religious freedom victims facing long-term detention or death sentence for their religious beliefs (or lack thereof) or expression of beliefs; and 2) fund short-term innovative initiatives that defend and/or support religious freedom and tolerance, including activities that support education, training, and public outreach such as at multilateral fora.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/p/c12302.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Rozina Damanwala Program Officer Phone 202-431-9305

Rozina Damanwala [damanwalarr@state.gov]
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