Request for Statements of Interest for Papua New Guinea

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	Federal Grant Title:	Request for Statements of Interest for Papua New Guinea
	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:	Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law for Papua New Guinea
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DRL-10-PNG-022311
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Feb 23, 2011
	Creation Date:	Feb 23, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 23, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 23, 2011
	Archive Date:	Apr 22, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	300,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	300,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	250,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria: * Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of SOI submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status; or * Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3); and * Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or similarly challenging program environment. 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; and * Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in the target country and/or region. * Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined SOI. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
Grant Description: DRL invites organizations to submit statements of interest outlining program concepts and capacity to manage programs that seek to strengthen citizen's access to justice in order to combat violence, including violence against women, human rights abuses, and corruption associated with the extractive industries in Papua New Guinea (PNG). If possible, programs should address these issues in the context of PNG's complex interethnic property ownership and land tenure issues. Program activities may include, but are not limited to, activities to raise awareness about relevant rights and laws; provide access to legal services; build the capacity of organizations supporting or advocating for legal rights; work with relevant local and national law enforcement agencies to raise their awareness; and/or educate the community on human rights concerns within the extractive industry. Successful programs will coordinate with other donor efforts in this area.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/p/c12302.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Pamela Erickson Program Officer Phone 202-256-3741

DRL Program Officer [ericksonpc@state.gov]
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