Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 11 MENAINITIATIVES RFP 060811
The MENA INITIATIVES grant opportunity aims to support organizations working to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across various countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has outlined specific funding areas:
1. **Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (up to $1,200,000)**: This program is focused on addressing transitional justice and reconciliation within the broader MENA region, excluding West Bank/Gaza. Projects can support the establishment of tribunals, evidence preservation, and documentation of human rights violations, allowing for responsive actions based on current conditions.
2. **Labor Initiatives (up to $2,000,000)**: DRL plans to fund initiatives promoting democratic practices in labor organizations. This could involve training, policy development, and raising awareness of labor rights, with an emphasis on enhancing women's and youth's roles in leadership. Proposals must include activities in Bahrain and Oman and may also involve other regional countries.
3. **Gender-Based Violence (up to $500,000)**: One regional grant will be awarded to initiatives aimed at protecting women from gender-based violence in transitional contexts. This funding aims to empower local organizations aiding women affected by violence, facilitating access to security training and essential services.
4. **Protection for Religious Freedoms (up to $500,000)**: This initiative seeks to support programming that promotes religious tolerance and freedom, especially focusing on youth and women. The selected Grantee Organization will manage small grants that encourage activities ranging from educational outreach to legal training related to religious freedom issues.
Overall, the MENA INITIATIVES grants aim to foster democratic engagement, protect individual rights, and promote social justice in a region facing significant challenges.Apply for DRL 11 MENAINITIATIVES RFP 060811
- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MENA INITIATIVES" 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 Jun 8, 2011 and posted on Jun 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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