U.S. EMBASSY JERUSALEM
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) June 2020
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY THROUGH THE HUMAN RIGHTS ENGAGEMENT FUND
FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION
Funding Opportunity Title: PUBLIC DIPLOMACY THROUGH THE HUMAN RIGHTS ENGAGEMENT FUND
Funding Opportunity Number: PD-TLV-2020-002- (DRL)
Deadline for Applications: July19, 2020
CFDA Number: 9.021 – Public Diplomacy Programs
Anticipated number of awards: 1-2
Amount for Each Award: Up to $5,000
Anticipated start of the project: Sept/Oct 2020
Project length: Up to 6-12 months.
Type of Funding: DRL’s Office of Policy Planning and Public Diplomacy (DRL/PPD
Anticipation status: Notifications will be sent by August 31, 2020
Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award, or Cooperative agreement.This notice is subject to availability of funding.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program aims at strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Israel through cultural and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Program Objectives:
In cooperation with the Department of Human Rights and Labor at State Department, the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program seeks proposals that advance USG policy goals of increasing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, focusing on combating domestic violence within the Arab and/or Ethiopian communities in Israel.
This NOFO encourages projects that address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence within Arab and/or Ethiopian communities in Israel and the threatened safety of residents living with abusers and experiencing intimate partner violence, including physical and sexual violence.
Type of Activities:
Activities that can be funded under this NOFO include but are not limited to:
- Academic/professional lectures/seminars, Discussions/encounters;
- Workshops, training and competition;
- Diverse partnerships and coalitions building that promote mutual goals;
- Programs that strengthen public private-civil society cooperation;
- Training programs designed to train the trainer.
Program Partners: Partnerships with other organizations are not required for eligibility under this NOFO. However, to the degree that cooperation with key partners, multipliers, and influencers will enhance the effectiveness of the project, such partnerships are encouraged.
Application Deadline and Submission:
All application materials must be submitted by email to TelAvivGrants@state.gov by July 19, 2020. Please write in the Subject: PD-DRL ENGAGEMENT FUND
For questions please send an email to TelAvivGrants@state.gov by July 15, 2020
Application: The applicant should fill and sign the following required forms:
Organizations
- SF-424(Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) – required
- SF424A(Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) – required
- SF424B(Assurances for Non-Construction programs) – required
- PD Small Grants Application Form
- PD Small Grants Budget Worksheet
Individuals
- SF424A
- SF-424Bfor Individual
- SF-424-I(Application for Federal Assistance –individuals) – required
- PD Small Grants Application Form
- PD Small Grants Budget Worksheet
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