Funding-Limited Submission - Proposals on Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Selected Countries; October 29, 2009

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law for countries in Africa (Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Regional), East Asia Pacific (Fiji, Laos, Timor Leste and Regional), Europe (Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, OSCE and Regional), the Near East (Jordan, Morocco, West Bank / Occupied Territories, Yemen and Regional), South and Central Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Regional), and the Western Hemisphere (Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico and Nicaragua).

Click on the following link for the full announcement with specific details on the types of proposals to be supported in each country and the funding levels: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/p/130297.htm. The Proposal Development Office chose to send this brief overview rather than a lengthy three page memo.

Because the Department of State allows institutions to submit no more than seven applications, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to submit the following material electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Thursday, October 29, 2009:

1. Names and departments of PI and key personnel

2. Specify the targeted country(ies)

3. Project narrative (maximum 4 pages) including: a) a statement of work or synopsis of the program and its expected results; b) the project’s objectives and activities; c) the total amount of funding requested and program length; and d) a brief statement on how the project is innovative, sustainable, and will have a demonstrated impact.

The Vice President for Research will appoint a committee to review this material and make recommendationd. All applicants will be notified in time to prepare and submit the full application and supporting material electronically through Grants.gov for the November 17, 2009 deadline.

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).