# DRL: Youth Engaged in Democratic Processes for Community-Driven Change

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0008559-drl-youth-engaged-in-democratic-processes-for-community/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337534

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $500,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on March 28, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0008559 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 28, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| 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 submitting applications for projects that empower young people to engage in democratic processes to ensure their voices and interests are represented. DRL’s goal for the Maldives is to increase youth inclusion and participation in policy decisions at all levels of government by empowering youth to become agents of positive social change within their own communities. The bureau seeks proposals that strengthen young people’s knowledge of basic principles of leadership, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and civic participation, and how they can use these principles to engage more fully with their local governments and communities. The program objectives are: 1) youth and youth-led organizations have increased leadership skills and strengthened networks to engage more meaningfully in decision making processes and implementation of policies that impact youth and their communities; and 2) youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to advance and protect fundamental freedoms acting as catalysts to increase awareness of governance issues among young people and other community members.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0008559 still open?

No. It closed on March 28, 2022. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL: Youth Engaged in Democratic Processes for Community-Driven Change?

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: Youth Engaged in Democratic Processes for Community-Driven Change?

Closed March 28, 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 $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.

### 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.