Deadline: 27 March 2015
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking proposals for projects to improve the justice system (military and/or civilian) and access to justice through innovative programs that seek to strengthen key sectors within the police, military and/or local government, especially judicial actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Funding and Award
- Minimum Award Amount: $15,000
- Maximum Award Amount: $20,000
DRL/GP’s goal through this call for proposal is to improve the justice system (military and/or civilian) and access to justice through innovative programs that seek to strengthen key sectors within the police, military and/or local government, especially judicial actors.
DRL supports 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. Projects should have potential for continued funding beyond DRL resources.
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.
Applicants must submit proposal via Grants.gov by the mentioned deadline.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number: DRLA-DRLAQM-15-033.
