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International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
HRDF programs are designed to promote democracy and human rights and acts as the
Since Congress established it in FY 1998, the Human Rights and Democracy Fund has allowed the U.S.
to respond rapidly and decisively to democratization and human rights crises and deficits.
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Program Accomplishments
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Uses and Use Restrictions
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor s Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF) supports innovative, "venture capital" programs that uphold democratic principles, support and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and build civil society in countries and regions of the world that are geo-strategically important to the United States.
HRDF funds projects that have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms.
Projects should have potential for continued funding beyond HRDF resources.
HRDF projects must not duplicate or simply add to efforts by other entities.
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov for additional eligibility criteria.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov for additional eligibility criteria.
Credentials/Documentation
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Award Procedures
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is available for up to 3 years. HRDF funds are accessible through the Payment Management System operated by the Department of Health and Human Services. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds may be drawn down as expenses are incurred.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program progress reports are required on a quarterly basis under the grant agreement.
Financial reports are required on a quarterly basis under the grant agreement.
Progress reports are required on a quarterly basis under the grant agreement.
Expenditure reports are required on a quarterly basis under the grant agreement.
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
No Data Available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-7290-1-0-371 - Economic Support Funds; 19-7290-0-3-060 - AEEB; 19-7290-1-0-101 - SEED; 19-1991-1-1-210 - Democracy Fund; 19-7290-1-0-210 - DA.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 08 $63,481,600; FY 09 est $79,000,000; FY 10 est $70,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Rozina Damanwala 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20520 Email: damanwalarr@state.gov Phone: 2026743561
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Please see solicitation on www.grants.gov.
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