Deadline- March 29, 2013
Proposals are invited by The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) to promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law on promoting land rights through the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The objective of this proposal is to to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to work on land rights and tenure issues. All proposed programs must be for at least 18 months in duration.
DRL seeks proposals that will develop pilot projects in at least two countries within one region that show sector or region-specific best practices for respecting rights related to land tenure using the GPs.
Eligibility-
- Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization.
- For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Private institutions of higher education or Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non-governmental organizations.
- Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant
- Have demonstrated 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.
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