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Grant Program to Combat Transnational Repression in Europe and Eurasia

This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to combat transnational repression (TNR) in Europe and Eurasia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic services, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services to support civil society organizations, diaspora communities, and local stakeholders - Activities include identifying, documenting, and reporting TNR incidents; protecting human rights defenders; increasing accountability for perpetrators; and countering authoritarian efforts to silence dissent - Emphasis on prevention, rapid response, documentation, multi-stakeholder coordination, and awareness - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must provide a comprehensive security plan, risk analysis, and contingency planning - Coordination with local partners and informal networks is required - Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign NGOs, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations - 1-2 awards anticipated, with a maximum total funding of approximately $1.97 million - Project duration is 18 to 24 months, with possible continuation grants based on performance and funding - No product part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a service-based grant opportunity

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is soliciting applications for projects aimed at combating transnational repression (TNR) in the Europe and Eurasia region. The program supports civil society efforts to increase awareness, identify, document, and report incidents of TNR among civil society organizations, diaspora communities, and the public. It aims to empower local stakeholders to monitor and address TNR, protect human rights defenders, increase accountability for perpetrators, and counter authoritarian efforts to silence dissent beyond borders. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with a project performance period of 18 to 24 months.

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