The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering a grant opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2008 Democracy Fund to support democracy and governance initiatives in Iraq. The grant aims to address critical challenges outlined in the U.S. Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, focusing on programs that promote democracy, rule of law, and governance in alignment with strategic objectives. Projects should contribute to building sustainable, accountable, and responsive governance systems in Iraq, emphasizing citizen engagement and conflict resolution. Applicants with experience in democracy-related work, particularly in conflict zones like Iraq, are encouraged to apply. Closing date for proposals is August 22, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42568
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DRL-08-IRAQ-DEMOCRACY-RFP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY08 DF Iraq Democracy and Governance RFP |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy Initiatives in Iraq |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 08, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting proposals should meet the following criteria: • Be a non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3). Applicants must submit proof of non-profit status, or proof that they are seeking non-profit status, in the application at the time of submission. • Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in or regarding Iraq, other countries of the Middle East, or similarly challenging program environments. 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 organization(s). • Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined statement of interest. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. DRL will not consider proposals that reflect any type of support, for any member, affiliate, or representative of a designated terrorist organization, whether or not elected members of government. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | SUMMARY In July 2007 the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) submitted to Congress the United States Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, 2007-2010. To address the critical challenges outlined in the strategy, DRL announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a grant award from the U.S. Department of States Fiscal Year 2008 Democracy Fund from organizations interested in supporting the advancement of democracy in Iraq, including programs that address democracy, rule of law, and governance programs, in accordance with the goals and strategic objectives of the strategy. Projects should directly support the overall goal of the strategy: Iraqi citizens, civil society and democratic institutions work cooperatively to reduce violence and build a sustainable, accountable and responsive system of governance. Organizations should have a demonstrated capacity to work in conflict and post-conflict environments, preferably in Iraq, on democracy-related issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sun Cho
Program Coordinator Phone 202-261-8029 Email:ChoSK@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 42568 Full Announcement-1 -> Request for Proposals for Posting.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sun Cho Program Coordinator Phone 202-261-8029 Email: ChoSK@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00008057 | Aug 08, 2008 | Aug 22, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42568 SF424-2.0.pdf
42568 Budget-1.1.pdf
42568 Project-1.1.pdf
42568 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42568 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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