# DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women’s Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0007563-drl-promoting-and-protecting-womens-rights-in-marriage/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332885

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $750,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards. Applications closed on May 7, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0007563 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 7, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.345 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL's preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

## What the grant funds

U.S. human rights and democracy assistance will contribute to a stable Pakistan by promoting governance based on democratic principles, respect for human rights, and peaceful coexistence. It will also provide for the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of the most vulnerable, including youth, women, religious and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI persons, as well as mitigate the impact of conflict on Pakistani communities. Proposed programming must be responsive to immediate needs on the ground; must be in line with the U.S. Government’s democracy, governance, and human rights goals in Pakistan; and should contribute to and support Pakistani efforts to strengthen democracy, good governance, and human rights in the country. Helpful resources for applicants include the annual Pakistan Human Rights Report (https://www.state.gov/reports/2018-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/pakistan/) and International Religious Freedom Report (http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/religiousfreedom/). Additionally, proposals must note the applicant’s current NGO registration status in Pakistan. Promoting Women’s Rights in Marriage: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years Promoting Democratic Participation among in Newly Merged Districts: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years Marginalized Populations Small Grants Program: $750,000 for 2 years

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0007563 still open?

No. It closed on May 7, 2021. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women’s Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities?

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for DRL Promoting and Protecting: Women’s Rights in Marriage; Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law; and Marginalized Communities?

Closed May 7, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each.

### Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Endowment for Democracy, Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. The program made 53 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.