Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007857
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary grant opportunity called "DRL Support for Freedom of Association in Kazakhstan" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007857). The program is framed around Kazakhstan's stated political reform agenda following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's September 2, 2019 State of the Nation address, where he promoted the idea of a "listening state" that is more responsive to citizens. DRL points to subsequent steps by the Kazakhstani government that have opened additional space for civil society engagement, and it cites Freedom House's 2020 Nations in Transit report noting an improvement in Kazakhstan's democracy score, particularly within the civil society category. Against that backdrop, the grant is meant to reinforce and expand civil society's ability to operate, collaborate, and advocate in a way that makes citizen participation in a "listening state" more meaningful and durable.
The central aim of the opportunity is to promote respect for, and strengthen protection of, freedom of association in Kazakhstan. DRL wants to see a strong, diverse, sustainable coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) that can effectively represent citizens' interests both to government officials and to the broader public. The emphasis is not only on individual organizational capacity, but also on building coalitions and networks that can persist over time and coordinate advocacy efforts. In practice, DRL is looking for projects that help civil society groups engage decision-makers on legal and policy protections tied to fundamental freedoms, while also improving public understanding of why these freedoms matter, with freedom of association highlighted as a key priority.
DRL outlines two main lines of effort it wants proposals to address. First, projects should strengthen the ability of Kazakhstani civil society to advocate to the Government of Kazakhstan for stronger protections of fundamental freedoms and to communicate to the wider society the importance of those freedoms, including freedom of association. This suggests activities such as advocacy training, strategic communications, civic education, public outreach, and policy engagement approaches that help organizations translate citizen needs into credible, persuasive recommendations and campaigns. Second, DRL wants projects that connect established, registered organizations with nascent or emerging groups so they can share networks, practical skills, and best practices for advocating effectively. The idea is to bridge gaps between more experienced NGOs and newer organizations, helping newer actors learn how to navigate engagement with government and public audiences, while also refreshing and expanding the broader civil society ecosystem through new voices and localized initiatives.
The intended outcome is that participating organizations come away with tangible knowledge, tools, and networks that make them more effective advocates for citizens' right to freely associate. Rather than focusing on one-off events, the opportunity is geared toward building lasting capacity: stronger coalitions, more coordinated advocacy, improved public messaging, and better linkages across civil society so that organizations can collectively defend and advance freedom of association in a changing political environment.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract) with an award ceiling of $750,000, and DRL expected to make one award under this announcement. The opportunity was created on March 26, 2021, and the original closing date for applications was May 28, 2021. The CFDA number listed is 19.345, and the funding activity category is labeled "Other" (with further clarification typically provided in the full notice). Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details normally specified in the complete funding announcement documentation.Apply for SFOP0007857
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Support for Freedom of Association in Kazakhstan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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