Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008593
The grant opportunity titled "DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008593) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was posted on February 9, 2022, with an original application deadline of April 12, 2022. The program is structured as a grant (rather than a contract or cooperative agreement) and is listed under CFDA 19.345. DRL anticipated making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of up to $1,000,000.
At its core, the opportunity is focused on strengthening the role of Sri Lankan youth in democratic reform efforts connected to human rights and fundamental freedoms. DRL frames the overall goal as expanding youth mobilization, engagement, and participation in reforms that help protect human rights in Sri Lanka. In practical terms, the bureau is looking for proposals that do more than raise awareness; the intent is to support and enable young people and youth-led groups to play a meaningful, organized, and sustained role in shaping an inclusive democratic society that responds to all citizens. The emphasis on inclusivity suggests attention to ensuring participation across different communities and perspectives, rather than concentrating activities in a narrow segment of youth.
The opportunity lays out two main objectives. First, it seeks to ensure that youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to address and respond to both existing and emerging challenges to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka. This objective points to programming that equips youth actors to identify threats to rights and freedoms as they occur, develop responses, and organize around them in ways that are constructive, legally grounded, and civically engaged. Second, it aims to increase youth leadership skills and expand youth participation in efforts tied to accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance. That objective signals an interest in leadership development and real participation in governance-related processes, especially those that promote open government principles, responsible public institutions, and fair access to civic and political life.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility section of the official notice. That wording typically indicates that the competition may be open to a range of applicant types depending on the solicitation terms, potentially including non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and other qualified entities, including those with demonstrated capacity to manage grant-funded programming. Overall, the opportunity is designed for a single, relatively large award supporting initiatives that elevate youth-led engagement in human rights protection and democratic governance in Sri Lanka, with an explicit focus on fundamental freedoms, leadership growth, and increased youth participation in accountability and transparency efforts.Apply for SFOP0008593
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 09, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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