Deadline- March 29, 2013
All eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law in Sri Lanka. This program is organized by The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). DRL targets the following issues-
- Increasing Support and Safety for Journalists (Approximately $500,000)- DRL’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of independent media in the area of investigative journalism and increase safety and support for journalists in Sri Lanka.
- Facilitating Reconciliation (Approximately $500,000)- DRL’s goal is to facilitate cooperation across religious and ethnic lines to advance reconciliation so that all citizens of Sri Lanka can live with each other in peace. The bureau seeks proposals that will create opportunities for religious and ethnic groups to come together to promote reconciliation through cross-community communication and programming.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- 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.
- 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.
- Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders including non-governmental organizations.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.DRLA-DRLAQM-13-023
