# DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0008448-drl-fy2021-global-lgbtqi-inclusive-democracy-and-empowerment/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336830

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $2.5 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on February 4, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0008448 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 4, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | $2.5 million |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| 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 and 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

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to develop and lead the Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund, a global mechanism to increase access to and participation and leadership in democracy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities. We intend for the GLIDE Fund to be led by or have strong support from and participation by LGBTQI+ organizations and communities.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0008448 still open?

No. It closed on February 4, 2022. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund?

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 FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund?

Closed February 4, 2022. 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 $2.5 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.