ClosedOpportunity SFOP0006397

Fostering Safety and Resiliency for CSOs in the Middle East and North Africa

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State

At a glance

Fostering Safety and Resiliency for CSOs in the Middle East and North Africa is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was February 28, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $2.5M, with about 2 awards expected and $2.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jan 29, 2020Posted
Feb 28, 2020Application deadline

Posted: Jan 29, 2020
Close date: Feb 28, 2020
Award floor: $1,000,000
Award ceiling: $2,500,000
Est. total funding: $2,500,000
Expected awards: 2
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Private colleges & universities
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for programs that support and encourage the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms through creating an enabling environment for civil society.

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Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.345International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and LaborProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.345

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

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FY25

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FY26

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.345. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Fostering Safety and Resiliency for CSOs in the Middle East and North Africa”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Fostering Safety and Resiliency for CSOs in the Middle East and North Africa”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $2.5m, total estimated program funding is $2,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 2 awards.

How do I apply for “Fostering Safety and Resiliency for CSOs in the Middle East and North Africa”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006397), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040