Women, Peace and Security in Iraq
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Women, Peace and Security in Iraq: The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretary?s Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) announce a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote women's political, economic and social advancement in Iraq pursuant to the goals and objectives of the U.S. National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security and U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally. 1. Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women as Elected Government Representatives. DRL and S/GWI's objective is to advance women's political participation in anticipation of the 2014 national elections and through post-election support for elected women representatives. The program should enhance the competitiveness of women candidates registered with the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq. Pending availability, USD $1,000,000 is expected to be available for one 18 month program. 2. Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women in the Workforce in Iraq. This program will connect 400 women to mid to high-level employment opportunities in the banking, hospitality and/or other industries. Formal Memoranda of Understanding must be signed with prospective employers as well as the Government of Iraq as required under Iraqi law. Pending availability, USD $1,200,000 is expected to be available for one 18 to 22 month program.
| Federal Grant Title: | Women, Peace and Security in Iraq |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Grant Categories: | Other |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRLA-DRLAQM-13-027 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.345 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 27, 2013 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 27, 2013 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Creation Date: | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Total Program Funding: | $2,200,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,200,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
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- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); internationally based non-profit organization; low-profit limited liability company (L3Cs), academic institutions; other institutions for which profit is not a primary motive.
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