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Cooperative Agreement for Research and Advocacy on Immigration and Rule of Law in Europe

This opportunity is a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) to support research and advocacy on immigration policies and rule of law in Europe. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) - Program Focus: - Research and advocacy to document and analyze democratic backsliding in Europe related to mass migration - Emphasis on protecting sovereignty, rule of law, and promoting democratic resilience - Activities include research, publication of reports, trainings for civil society and journalists, policy debates, and advocacy - Eligible Applicants: - U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit businesses - Funding and Duration: - Single award of approximately $2,960,039 - Performance period of 24 to 36 months - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or commercial products required - Services include research, advocacy, training, and program management - Budget includes line items for personnel, fringe benefits, international travel, equipment (e.g., generators, laptops), supplies, subawards, contracts, and other direct costs - Unique Requirements: - Methodologically sound research and credible advocacy - Annual workplans and monitoring/evaluation reports - Potential for continuation grants based on progress and funding - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; procurement is for programmatic services, not products

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeks applications for a project to research and advocate for immigration policies and laws that protect sovereignty and the rule of law and promote democratic resilience in Europe. The program aims to document and analyze democratic backsliding in Europe related to mass migration, focusing on the human rights and social impacts of the migration crisis. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit businesses. The award is a cooperative agreement with a performance period of 24 to 36 months and an anticipated start date of September 30, 2026.

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