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Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 11 005

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is inviting proposals for projects that advance democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression in Europe and Eurasia. The funding opportunities are specifically targeted at initiatives focused on various themes, including:

1. **Building Media Capacity in Russia**: Approximately $770,000 is available to enhance the ability of civil society and media to fight corruption and promote transparency, particularly in the lead-up to elections. Projects should aim to empower journalists and activists to expose corruption and ensure financial sustainability for media outlets.

2. **Improving Access to Justice in the North Caucasus**: With around $550,000 designated for this area, the goal is to facilitate justice for marginalized populations facing repression and violence. Proposals should bolster civil society’s capacity to provide legal services and raise awareness of human rights protections.

3. **Promoting Interethnic Understanding in the Balkans**: Approximately $500,000 is available for initiatives aimed at reducing discrimination among youth from diverse backgrounds. Programs should foster dialogue and reconciliation across ethnic and religious lines and must involve participants from multiple Balkan countries.

Applicants must strictly follow the provided submission guidelines and technical requirements, ensuring that proposals detail their project objectives, methodologies, and sustainability plans. Submissions should also demonstrate a collaborative approach with local entities and a strong focus on measurable outcomes.

Important notes include the necessity of registering on grants.gov, a variety of required submission documents, and a clear outline of the project's capacity to create lasting impact beyond the grant period. Preference will be given to proposals that include significant contributions to and engagement with local stakeholders.

For more information, applicants should refer to the DRL's posted Proposal Submission Instructions on their website, as adherence to these guidelines is crucial for proposal consideration.

• The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Democracy, Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Freedom of Expression/Press for the Europe/Eurasia region." and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
• This funding opportunity was created on Oct 11, 2011 and posted on Oct 3, 2011.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2011 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,820,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $770,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
• Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following 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. Be a registered user of www.grants.gov and/or www.grantsolutions.gov . 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. An OMB policy directive published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 27, 2003, requires that all organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (DB) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for all Federal grants or cooperative agreements in or after October 1, 2003. Please reference http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg/062703grantidentifier.pdf for the complete OMB policy directive.

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