# DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0010238-drl-strengthening-lgbtqi-human-rights-in-francophone-west/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352258

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $750,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on April 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0010238 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| 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/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.

## What the grant funds

Civic space continues to rapidly shrink around the world with human rights defenders and civil society organizations facing increasingly hostile environments in which to operate and hold governments accountable. Francophone West and Central Africa are no exception to this global trend. In addition to coups and extraconstitutional changes in government, the people of West and Central Africa have faced widespread restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, of association, and of peaceful assembly. Repressive cybercrime and NGO laws, crackdowns on peaceful protests, and increased government monitoring have made it more difficult for civil society and independent media to operate and demand accountability for human rights violations and corruption. Members of marginalized populations face compounded challenges as they are targets of social stigma and discrimination because of their identities.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0010238 still open?

No. It closed on April 15, 2024. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central 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 Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa?

Closed April 15, 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 $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.