DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State
At a glance
DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was April 19, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $1M, with about 1 award expected and $1M 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
- Apr 5, 2022Posted
- Apr 19, 2022Application deadline
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2022
- Close date
- Apr 19, 2022
- Award floor
- $1,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $1,000,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- 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.
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.
DRL’s goal is expanded youth mobilization, engagement, and participation in democratic reforms to uphold the protection of human rights in Sri Lanka. The bureau seeks proposals that support and enable Sri Lankan youth to play a critical role in ensuring an inclusive democratic society that is responsive to all its citizens. The program objectives are: 1) youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to address and respond to existing and new challenges to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka; and 2) youth and youth-led organizations have increased leadership skills and participation in addressing accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance processes.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.345
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
202-890-9795
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka”?
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 “DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m, total estimated program funding is $1,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008593), 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.
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