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Grant for Programs Advancing Democracy and Human Rights in Europe

This opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) of the U.S. Department of State seeks proposals to advance democracy, rule of law, and human rights in Europe. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations - Requested Services: - Programmatic activities such as research, conferences, cultural engagements, and civil society support - Focus areas include national sovereignty, migration, censorship, lawfare, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and human rights defense - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement as the funding instrument - No cost sharing or matching required - Minimum award: $3,000,000 - Expected total awards: $1,000,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors required, as this is a grant for programmatic services - Open to a wide range of organizational types - Emphasis on addressing contemporary challenges to democracy and human rights in Europe

Description

The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) requests proposals to strengthen and develop democratic resilience, rule of law, freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and the defense of human rights in Europe. The work involves research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society to address challenges related to national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare. The initiative aligns with shared political philosophy, law, and common Western civilizational heritage. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations.

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