FY16 - Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe | DRLA DRLAQM 16 100

Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 100

The FY16 - Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The program is focused on Europe and seeks project proposals that directly address the long-standing marginalization of Roma communities by tackling three core problem areas: discrimination against Roma, barriers to Roma civic and political participation, and anti-Roma violence. In practical terms, the funding is meant to support initiatives that both protect Roma communities from harm and expand their ability to participate as equal actors in public life, whether that is through community-level engagement, advocacy, rights protection efforts, or other community development approaches consistent with DRL priorities.

The opportunity is categorized under community development (CFDA 19.345) and uses a grant funding instrument. DRL is looking for proposals that can demonstrate a clear strategy for reducing discriminatory practices and outcomes affecting Roma, strengthening Roma representation and engagement in civic and political processes, and preventing or mitigating violence targeted at Roma communities. While the notice is brief, the emphasis suggests an interest in interventions that can produce measurable improvements in safety, inclusion, and participation, such as efforts that improve reporting and response to anti-Roma incidents, strengthen relationships between Roma communities and public institutions, build Roma leadership and advocacy capacity, or support mechanisms that help communities document abuses and pursue remedies.

Eligibility is relatively broad compared with some government programs. Applicants may include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding higher education institutions), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This range allows for applications from civil society organizations, universities with relevant expertise, and mission-aligned private entities, provided the proposed activities fit the program purpose and are appropriate for grant funding.

Key administrative details include an opportunity number of DRLA DRLAQM 16 100, an original closing date of January 17, 2017, and a creation date of November 15, 2016. The maximum award amount listed (award ceiling) is $415,000. The notice indicates expected awards but does not provide a number in the provided data, meaning applicants would need to plan without a clear indication of how many total awards DRL anticipated making under this specific call.

• The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16 - Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe" 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 2016-11-15.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-01-17. (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 $415,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.

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