Small Grants Human Rights Program
The summary for the Small Grants Human Rights Program 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.
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Small Grants Human Rights Program: U.S. Embassy Kampala, Small Grants Office announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote and protect LGBTI rights in Uganda.
The purpose of the program is to support human rights organizations that provide immediate services and assistance to the LGBTI community. This is aimed at improving the current reality for the LGBTI community while advocating and promoting a more inclusive future. The short-term goals involve safety and security for the LGBTI community, including access to health care facilities and victim services if needed. The long-term goals involve changing the perception of homosexuality and of individuals in the LGBTI community.
The Small Grants Office will particularly consider grant proposals that increase the visibility of LGBTI individuals, promote awareness and evidence-based education, with a particular focus on young people, and engage directly with key religious organizations.
The purpose of the program is to support human rights organizations that provide immediate services and assistance to the LGBTI community. This is aimed at improving the current reality for the LGBTI community while advocating and promoting a more inclusive future. The short-term goals involve safety and security for the LGBTI community, including access to health care facilities and victim services if needed. The long-term goals involve changing the perception of homosexuality and of individuals in the LGBTI community.
The Small Grants Office will particularly consider grant proposals that increase the visibility of LGBTI individuals, promote awareness and evidence-based education, with a particular focus on young people, and engage directly with key religious organizations.
| Federal Grant Title: | Small Grants Human Rights Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Grant Categories: | Other |
| Type of Opportunity: | Other |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAM-SMGDHRF-FY16 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 322731 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | General Department of State Assistance |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $25,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $5,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Category Explanation
- Human Rights
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The Small Grants Office welcomes applications from Uganda-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). Community Based Organizations (CBO) and Grassroots organizations are encouraged to apply.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- U.S. Embassy Kampala - Small Grants Program
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Small Grants Coordinator
Phone 256414306444
U.S. Embassy, Kampala - Small Grants DHRF Program
Department of State 703-516-1989