OpportunityTitle: DRL Youth Empowered to Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka
CategoryExplanation: DRL Economic Support Fund (ESF)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses.  DRL&#8217;s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Description: DRL&#8217;s goal is expanded youth mobilization, engagement, and participation in democratic reforms to uphold the protection of human rights in Sri Lanka. The bureau seeks proposals that support and enable Sri Lankan youth to play a critical role in ensuring an inclusive democratic society that is responsive to all its citizens. The program objectives are: 1) youth and youth-led organizations are empowered to address and respond to existing and new challenges to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka; and 2) youth and youth-led organizations have increased leadership skills and participation in addressing accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance processes.
GrantorContactText: DRL-SCA-ProgramInfo@state.gov