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State Department Religious Freedom Programs

The U.S. Department of State is inviting proposals for global programs that advance religious freedom. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom (DRL/IRF). - Opportunity: A grant or cooperative-agreement program addressing restrictions on religious freedom and supporting U.S. foreign-policy goals. - Program areas: Government and policy advancements; societal respect and efforts to combat religious discrimination; media; and strengthening religious-community resilience. - Project scope: Single-country proposals are prioritized. Multi-country proposals may cover up to three countries in the same State Department-defined region. - Requirements: Proposals should explain a theory of change, demonstrate feasibility and broad impact, address operating-environment risks and mitigation, and show potential for sustainable reforms. - Funding and duration: Anticipated awards are $1 million–$3 million for 24–48 months; funding is subject to availability. Continuation grants may be considered based on funding and satisfactory progress. - Applicants: Eligible organizations include U.S.- and foreign-based nonprofits and NGOs, public international organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations or businesses. Applicants may submit up to five statements of interest; selected applicants may be invited to submit a full proposal. Cost sharing is not required. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom invites organizations to submit statements of interest for programs promoting religious freedom. Proposed programming must address restrictions on religious freedom and align with U.S. Government foreign policy goals; proposals may cover one country or multiple countries. Applicants may submit up to five statements of interest as prime applicants, and selected applicants may be invited to submit a full proposal in a second stage. Award requests range from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, with funding subject to availability.

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