# DRL Protecting the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Africa

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0008531-drl-protecting-the-rights-of-environmental-defenders-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337374

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on March 18, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0008531 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 18, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| 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

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in protecting the freedoms of expression and association of environmental defenders in Africa (referring to Sub-Saharan Africa) through targeted advocacy efforts and strategic litigation.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0008531 still open?

No. It closed on March 18, 2022. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Protecting the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Africa?

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 Protecting the Rights of Environmental Defenders in Africa?

Closed March 18, 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 $1.0 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.