DRL requests proposals for programs that encourage the closer alignment of Pakistan's provincial laws with international human rights standards.
The bureau seeks proposals that will bring together provincial parliamentarians and civil society to draft, promote, and adopt model human rights
legislation within their respective parliaments that is in line with international commitments agreed to by the government of Pakistan.
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Office:
Estimated Funding: $1,200,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:DRL FY16 Promoting Human Rights Legislation in Pakistan
Additional Information of Eligibility:Nonprofit organizations, including qualifying trade associations, labor unions and community-based and faith-based organizations that are not an agency of a state or local government are eligible to apply.
Additionally, state or local government supported institutions of higher education are eligible to apply in accordance with 29 CFR Part 95.
Eligible organizations can apply independently for funding.
For partnerships, each separate organization will be considered a prime grantee, but one organization must be designated as the lead organization for purposes of liaison with DOL and for receiving and disbursing funds.
Sub-grants are not authorized.
Subcontracts, if any, must be awarded in accordance with 29 CFR 95.40-48, as well as, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars which require full and open competition for procurement transactions to the maximum extent practicable.
A 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, as described in 26 U.S.C.
501(c)(4), that engages in lobbying activities will not be eligible for the receipt of federal funds constituting an award, grant or loan.
See 2 U.S.C.
1611.
Applicants other than state or local government supported institutions of higher education will be required to submit evidence of nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Full Opportunity Web Address:Contact: Agency Email Description: Agency Email: support@grants.gov
Date Posted: 2017-03-03
Application Due Date: 2017-05-01
Archive Date: 2017-05-31