The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Religious Freedom globally.

DRL’s goal is reduced inter- and intra- communal tensions and related religious freedom abuses by strengthening social cohesion and religious tolerance in Mozambique. Northern Mozambique serves as the stronghold for the Islamic State-Mozambique (IS-M), which currently fights Mozambican forces over a large area in northern Cabo Delgado province

DRL programming in Nampula and Niassa will engage a broad range of community-level stakeholders in constructive tolerance and advocacy efforts by partnering with traditional and religious leaders to elevate community voices, including those of other marginalized communities such as LGBTQI, persons with disabilities, and women.

Funding Information

• Award Ceiling: $493,827
• Award Floor: $493,827

Outcomes

Program outcomes could include but are not limited to:

• Increased awareness and understanding among local and regional government officials and law enforcement of the value and importance of human rights, peace, mutual respect, tolerance, and inclusion for all, irrespective of one’s religion or beliefs.
• Increased awareness among citizens at the community level of concepts and implications of religious pluralism, mutual respect and inclusion for all, regardless of religion or beliefs.
• Increased opportunities for multi-faith engagement and dialogue among individuals and community leaders of diverse religious backgrounds and increased availability of mechanisms for members of minorities and marginalized groups to advocate with community leaders and local and regional government officials regarding their concerns.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.