# DRL Holistic Mentorship and Support for Defenders in Exile

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0010224-drl-holistic-mentorship-and-support-for-defenders-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352174

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 10, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0010224 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 10, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.0 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/nongovernmental 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. Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.

## 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 a proposal for a collaborative program that provides medium-term support to exiled human rights defenders (HRDs). DRL envisions a program that would increase the resiliency of exiled HRDs, enabling them to continue to advocate for fundamental freedoms, despite forced relocation due to threats or attacks they have faced for their work.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0010224 still open?

No. It closed on April 10, 2024. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Holistic Mentorship and Support for Defenders in Exile?

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 Holistic Mentorship and Support for Defenders in Exile?

Closed April 10, 2024. 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. About $2.0 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.