# DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0008593-drl-youth-empowered-to-protect-human-rights-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339230

> 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. It expected to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 19, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0008593 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 19, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| 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

DRL’s goal is expanded youth mobilization, engagement, and participation in democratic reforms to uphold the protection of human rights in Sri Lanka. The bureau seeks proposals that support and enable Sri Lankan youth to play a critical role in ensuring an inclusive democratic society that is responsive to all its citizens. The program objectives are: 1) youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to address and respond to existing and new challenges to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka; and 2) youth and youth-led organizations have increased leadership skills and participation in addressing accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance processes.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0008593 still open?

No. It closed on April 19, 2022. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka?

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 Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka?

Closed April 19, 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. About $1.0 million 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.