Opportunity Information: Apply for NFO 596 16 000002
The Regional Human Rights and Democracy Activity is a USAID/El Salvador (Central America and Mexico Regional Office) funding opportunity to support a five-year program focused on strengthening human rights protection systems in key Central American countries. The core geographic focus is on El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, with additional, more limited support planned for specific interventions in Mexico and Nicaragua. The overall intent is to improve how human rights are protected and upheld in the targeted countries, with USAID indicating that the award is subject to the availability of funds.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. It is listed under an "Other" opportunity category and an "Other" funding activity category, and it carries the CFDA number 98.001. USAID anticipates making a single award under this notice, suggesting one implementing partner will likely lead the activity, potentially coordinating a broader team of local, regional, or international partners.
Funding for the award is substantial, with an award ceiling of $24,900,000 for the full period of performance. The notice was created on December 15, 2015, and the original closing date for applications was February 16, 2016. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, and both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations are permitted to apply, which opens the competition to a wide range of potential applicants including international NGOs, local and regional civil society organizations, universities, and other qualified entities.
In practical terms, the program is framed around bolstering the systems and institutions that prevent abuses, protect people at risk, and promote accountability. While the notice summary does not list specific program components, activities of this type commonly include support to human rights institutions and mechanisms, strengthening civil society capacity, improving coordination among protection actors, expanding access to assistance for victims and vulnerable groups, and reinforcing monitoring, documentation, and advocacy efforts. The explicit mention of "discrete interventions" in Mexico and Nicaragua implies those efforts are narrower in scope than the main country programs, likely targeting specific issues, populations, or short-to-medium term objectives aligned with regional human rights and democracy priorities.
Key identifiers for the opportunity include the title "Regional Human Rights and Democracy Activity" and the funding opportunity number NFO 596 16 000002, issued by USAID in San Salvador under the El Salvador USAID mission and its regional office.Apply for NFO 596 16 000002
- The El Salvador USAID-San Salvador in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Human Rights and Democracy Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2015-12-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-02-16. (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 $24,900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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