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Grant Program for Documenting Human Rights Abuses by Organized Crime Groups in Latin America

This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), focused on strengthening accountability for human rights abuses by organized crime groups in Colombia, Ecuador, or Mexico. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the program funds civil society organizations and may involve subawards and contractors for services such as audits, IT, and evaluations. - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services to document human rights abuses, provide legal and protection services, and advocate for judicial reform - Equipment (e.g., generators, other equipment over $10,000 per unit) - Supplies (e.g., laptops, cell phones, other items under $10,000 per unit) - Personnel (Project Manager, Field Trainer) - International travel for project staff - Contractual services (subawards, audits, IT, evaluations) - Other direct costs (venue fees, radio airtime, participant support) - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Equipment: Multiple units over $10,000 each (e.g., $45,100, $66,000, $67,000 across years) - Supplies: Multiple units (e.g., $1,244 and $2,186 across years) - Personnel: Project Manager and Field Trainer for 12 months each - Services: As required for project execution - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of standardized documentation methodologies for human rights abuses - Support for digital and offline security of staff - Avoidance of activities that could be perceived as U.S. interference in domestic politics - Compliance with OMB cost principles and federal regulations - Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profits, higher education institutions, and for-profit entities - Estimated contract value: $900,000 to $1,967,535 - Performance period: 18 to 24 months, no option years

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for a program aimed at strengthening accountability for human rights abuses committed by organized crime groups in Colombia, Ecuador, or Mexico. The program will support civil society organizations in documenting violations, expanding community access to protection and legal support services, analyzing migration drivers, and advancing judicial reform through advocacy. The goal is to reduce impunity for organized crime-related human rights abuses and increase protection for affected communities and human rights defenders. The funding opportunity is a grant with a performance period of 18 to 24 months and anticipates 1-2 awards.

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