Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007587
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) released a discretionary grant competition titled "DRL FY20 Freedom of Expression for Women Environmental Defenders in the Indo-Pacific Region" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007587). The opportunity was created on February 11, 2021, with an original application deadline of April 9, 2021. It is offered as a grant under CFDA 19.345, and DRL anticipated making up to two awards, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $1,500,000 per award.
This competition is focused on supporting projects that strengthen and protect freedom of expression while also improving the equal participation, safety, and protection of women who defend environmental rights in the Indo-Pacific region. The geographic emphasis is specifically on mainland and maritime Southeast Asia, signaling that proposals should be designed around the realities faced by women environmental defenders in those contexts, including the civic space challenges, legal and social risks, and barriers that restrict their ability to speak publicly, organize, advocate, or participate in decision-making related to land, natural resources, climate, conservation, or environmental harm.
In practical terms, the opportunity seeks programming that helps women environmental defenders more safely and effectively exercise free expression and related civic freedoms, and that reduces the threats or structural obstacles they face. While the notice text provided does not list specific required activities, the stated goals suggest projects could include efforts such as improving protections for defenders, expanding their ability to participate equally in public and policy processes, reinforcing networks and solidarity among defenders, and supporting environments where women can speak out on environmental issues without intimidation or retaliation. The competition is open to eligible applicants described broadly as "Others" (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement), indicating DRL intended to consider proposals from a range of organization types that can credibly implement rights-based programming in the target region.Apply for SFOP0007587
- 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 FY20 Freedom of Expression for Women Environmental Defenders in the Indo-Pacific Region" 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 11, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 09, 2021. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "DRL FY20 Freedom of Expression for Women Environmental Defenders in the Indo-Pacific Region."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant competition is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007587.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 11, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 9, 2021.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 19.345.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making up to two awards.
What is the maximum amount of funding available per award?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000 per award.
What is the main purpose of this competition?
The competition is focused on supporting projects that strengthen and protect freedom of expression while also improving the equal participation, safety, and protection of women who defend environmental rights in the Indo-Pacific region.
Who is the target population for supported projects?
Projects are intended to support women environmental defenders, particularly those defending environmental rights and seeking to exercise freedom of expression and related civic freedoms.
What region is the program focused on?
The geographic emphasis is on the Indo-Pacific region, with specific focus on mainland and maritime Southeast Asia.
What does "mainland and maritime Southeast Asia" mean in this context?
Based on the information provided, it signals that proposals should be designed around the realities faced by women environmental defenders in Southeast Asian contexts, including both mainland and island (maritime) settings.
What issues or challenges does the opportunity expect applicants to address?
The opportunity highlights civic space challenges, legal and social risks, and barriers that restrict women environmental defenders from speaking publicly, organizing, advocating, or participating in decision-making on land, natural resources, climate, conservation, or environmental harm.
What kinds of outcomes is DRL seeking?
DRL is seeking programming that helps women environmental defenders more safely and effectively exercise free expression and related civic freedoms, while reducing threats or structural obstacles they face.
Are specific activities required by the notice text provided?
No. The notice text provided does not list specific required activities.
What types of activities are suggested by the goals of the opportunity?
While not required in the provided text, the stated goals suggest projects could include improving protections for defenders, expanding women defenders' ability to participate equally in public and policy processes, reinforcing networks and solidarity among defenders, and supporting environments where women can speak out on environmental issues without intimidation or retaliation.
What topics or decision-making processes are relevant for projects under this competition?
The opportunity references participation in decision-making related to land, natural resources, climate, conservation, or environmental harm.
How is "freedom of expression" connected to this program?
The program is designed to strengthen and protect freedom of expression for women environmental defenders, with an emphasis on their ability to speak publicly, organize, advocate, and participate in civic and policy spaces without intimidation or retaliation.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the information provided?
The competition is described as open to eligible applicants categorized broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Does the provided information specify which organization types are included under "Others"?
No. The provided information notes that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement, but does not list them.
What kind of organizations does DRL appear to want to fund through this opportunity?
Based on the description, DRL intended to consider proposals from a range of organization types that can credibly implement rights-based programming in the target region.
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