Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 028
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary grant competition titled "Promoting Non-Discrimination With Respect to Persons with Disabilities in Saudi Arabian Civil Society and the Private Sector" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 18 028; CFDA: 19.345). The opportunity is designed to advance social and economic reforms in Saudi Arabia in line with the country’s Vision 2030 strategy, with a specific focus on improving the environment in which civil society and non-governmental organizations can operate effectively. DRL frames disability rights as a practical and important entry point for broader reform, aiming to build citizen interest in the rights of persons with disabilities and strengthen the ability of local organizations to advocate for inclusive policies and practices.
At the core of the program is the goal of increasing the capacity and effectiveness of NGOs, including Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities in a way that aligns with Saudi Arabia’s commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). DRL is looking for projects that do more than deliver short-term activities; the intent is to spark immediate, visible improvements that can translate into longer-term, sustainable reforms. Another key expectation is that proposed work should be able to continue beyond DRL funding, either through local uptake, institutionalization, partnerships, or other sources of support.
DRL outlines several program approaches that applicants may combine depending on their strategy and local context. One major pathway is fostering constructive dialogue between Saudi civil society and government actors to strengthen respect for disability rights and to support the implementation and enforcement of relevant disability standards and laws. Another is broad public awareness work that highlights the social and economic contributions of persons with disabilities and their families, while also making clear the economic, social, and personal costs that come from exclusion and discrimination. DRL also emphasizes practical technical assistance for both civil society and the private sector, such as training on non-discrimination practices, accessible participation, rights-based approaches, and public communications that can shift attitudes at local and national levels.
Capacity building for DPOs is explicitly encouraged, including support to improve internal organizational systems, leadership development, advocacy strategy, and the ability to engage publicly and effectively with decision-makers and the wider community. Beyond advocacy, DRL is also interested in efforts that promote non-discriminatory education and employment practices across public and private institutions, as well as programming that strengthens vocational training, vocational education, job readiness, and self-advocacy for persons with disabilities. These elements reflect a practical orientation: strengthening rights protections while also improving real-world inclusion in schools, workplaces, and public life.
Program design expectations are clear. Successful proposals are expected to include people with disabilities directly in program design and implementation, rather than treating them only as beneficiaries. DRL also wants projects to promote networking opportunities among participating organizations and their members, including linkages locally, nationally, and internationally, with the idea that stronger networks can amplify advocacy, spread effective practices, and support long-term sustainability. If an applicant is proposing to work with partners, DRL strongly encourages including letters of commitment to demonstrate that those partnerships are real and operational.
Funding details in the announcement indicate an award ceiling of up to $500,000. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as applicable), and other eligible entities as specified in the notice. The original posting dates show the opportunity was created on 2017-11-07 with an original closing date of 2018-01-17. DRL notes a preference for proposals that avoid duplicating past efforts and instead offer new and creative approaches, though it remains open to projects that build on or expand proven initiatives in a complementary way. Throughout, DRL stresses that projects should advance rights and uphold the dignity of vulnerable or at-risk populations, with persons with disabilities positioned as central stakeholders in both the problem definition and the solution.Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 028
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Non-Discrimination With Respect to Persons with Disabilities in Saudi Arabian Civil Society and the Private Sector" 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 2017-11-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-01-17. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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