# DRL Combatting Descent-based Slavery in the Sahel Region of West Africa

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0010304-drl-combatting-descent-based-slavery-in-the-sahel/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353047

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on May 17, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0010304 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 17, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.345 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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 eradicating descent-based slavery and discrimination towards enslaved and formerly enslaved persons in the Sahel region of West Africa. Two projects will be awarded; one for Mauritania only and one regional project, focused on two or more countries in the Sahel region of West Africa. If applying to both opportunities, applicants should submit two separate applications.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0010304 still open?

No. It closed on May 17, 2024. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Combatting Descent-based Slavery in the Sahel Region of West Africa?

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for DRL Combatting Descent-based Slavery in the Sahel Region of West Africa?

Closed May 17, 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.

### 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.