Deadline: 20 March 2015
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is accepting proposals for projects that will enhance ongoing security and justice sector reforms in Tunisia by supporting civilian capacity to understand and engage in these efforts, especially through direct dialogue with security and justice sector leaders in Tunisia.
The maximum available fund under this project is up to $750,000.
Proposals must articulate program activities designed to address one or more of the following program objectives:
- Bolster Effective Civil Society Mechanisms for Advocacy and Accountability in the Security Sector
- Bolster Effective Civil Society Mechanisms for Advocacy and Accountability in the Justice Sector
- Bolster Civil Society Action on Prison Conditions and Related Reforms
DRL seeks proposals to support programs that uphold democratic principles, support and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and build civil society around the world. Funds are available to support projects that have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations submitting proposals must:
- Be a U.S.-based or foreign-based non-profit organization/non government organization (NGO), or a public international organization; or
- Be a private, public, or state institutions of higher education; or
- Be a for-profit organization or business, although there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements, including those outlined in 48 CFR Part 30 (“Cost Accounting Standards”), 48 CFR Part 31 (“Cost Principles”), and 22 CFR 145.24(b)(3)(“Program Income”); and
- Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic partners or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including industry and NGOs; and
- Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. 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.
An organization may submit no more than one application electronically via Grants.gov by mentioned deadline.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number: DRLA-DRLAQM-15-043.
