OpportunityTitle: Request for Statements of Interest for Papua New Guinea
CategoryExplanation: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law for Papua New Guinea
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria:    * Be a U.S. non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of SOI submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status; or    * Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3); and    * Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or similarly challenging program environment.  DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis; and    * Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in the target country and/or region.    * Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined SOI. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
Description: DRL invites organizations to submit statements of interest outlining program concepts and capacity to manage programs that seek to strengthen citizen&#146;s access to justice in order to combat violence, including violence against women, human rights abuses, and corruption associated with the extractive industries in Papua New Guinea (PNG). If possible, programs should address these issues in the context of PNG&#146;s complex interethnic property ownership and land tenure issues. Program activities may include, but are not limited to, activities to raise awareness about relevant rights and laws; provide access to legal services; build the capacity of organizations supporting or advocating for legal rights; work with relevant local and national law enforcement agencies to raise their awareness; and/or educate the community on human rights concerns within the extractive industry. Successful programs will coordinate with other donor efforts in this area.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: DRL Program Officer
GrantorContactText: Pamela Erickson &lt;br/&gt;Program Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-256-3741