Closed · DOS-MSU-ARDF-FY24 · CFDA 19.225 · Discretionary

ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Lesotho, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$100K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 16, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Lesotho that offered $50,000 -- $100,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$100K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.225
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers - is cataloged under number DOS-MSU-ARDF-FY24 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.225, posted by U.S. Mission to Lesotho. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 16, 2024 and last updated on July 15, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $100,000. The agency has projected $100,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $100,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 16, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $100,000

Close Date

August 16, 2024

Posted

July 16, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$100,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Maseru announces an open competition for organizations and individuals interested in submitting applications to implement a project that will deliver tailored human rights training modules for Lesotho Correctional Services (LCS) leadership and policymakers, covering topics such as international human rights standards, inmate rights, ethical conduct, and conflict resolution. This training should include interactive workshops and scenario-based learning exercises. Additionally, the project will support the establishment of a dedicated human rights unit within LCS to oversee compliance and investigate reported abuses.Program Objectives:1. Conduct comprehensive human rights training for Lesotho law enforcement agencies, and specifically LCS, building on previous UNDP training, to enhance their understanding and application of human rights principles in daily operations.2. Support the creation of a dedicated human rights unit within LCS. Establish criteria the new unit can use to monitor and report human rights violations, oversee compliance with human rights standards and investigate reported abuses effectively to ensure accountability and transparency.Anticipated Outcome(s):1. Increased awareness, knowledge, and understanding of international human rights principles and ethical conduct among LCS officials will allowfor an environment where preventative measures can be implemented to forestall human rights violations.2. Improved ability to handle conflict resolution and protect inmate rights.3. Improved reporting and accountability mechanisms for addressing human rights violations within LCS.4. Improved oversight of human rights compliance within the LCS.5. Reduced incidents of human rights abuses and enhanced respect for inmate rights within correctional facilities.Participants and Audiences: All applicants must be registered Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, or individuals with demonstrated experience in human rights training and capacity-building.Any application that is received after the deadline, is incomplete, or is missing required documentation will be rejected.Please Note: The U.S Embassy Maseru retains the right to ask for additional documents not included in this NOFO.Application guidelines can be requested via email, grantsmaseru@state.govThe U.S. Embassy Maseru will accept applications from July 16, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Hopolang Monyamane Grantor Phone 266 22312666

Key Dates

Posted July 16, 2024
Close Date August 16, 2024
Archive Date September 15, 2024
Last Updated July 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "ARDF FY24_Capacity Building and Human Rights Training for Lesotho Correctional Services leadership and policymakers", offered by U.S. Mission to Lesotho. It is associated with CFDA program 19.225. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Maseru announces an open competition for organizations and individuals interested in submitting applications to implement a project that will deliver tailored human...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 16, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $100,000. Total estimated funding: $100,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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