Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0003411
The DRLFY17/18 Saudi Disability Rights opportunity (SFOP0003411) was a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It focused on supporting social and economic reform efforts in Saudi Arabia in line with elements of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy, with the broader aim of helping create conditions where civil society and nongovernmental organizations can function more effectively. Within that reform space, the program zeroed in on disability rights as a practical and high-impact pathway for expanding civic participation, improving inclusion, and strengthening respect for internationally recognized human rights norms.
At the center of the solicitation was DRL's objective to increase the capacity and effectiveness of Saudi-focused NGOs and disability-led groups to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The grant specifically framed this work as being consistent with Saudi Arabia's commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In other words, proposals were expected to connect activities and outcomes to CRPD-aligned principles such as non-discrimination, accessibility, equal opportunity, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in decisions that affect them.
The announcement laid out several illustrative program approaches, giving applicants flexibility to propose one or multiple components. One major theme was building constructive dialogue and engagement between civil society actors and government stakeholders to strengthen respect for disability rights and to support the implementation and enforcement of disability-related standards and laws. Another emphasis was public awareness: projects could aim to raise understanding at different levels of society about the contributions of persons with disabilities and their families to economic prosperity, while also making the case for the social, economic, and personal costs that come from exclusion and marginalization.
The opportunity also highlighted technical assistance as a key tool. This included educating the private sector and civil society organizations, including Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs), on non-discrimination practices and on how to raise public awareness of disability rights at both local and national levels. Separate from outward-facing awareness work, DRL encouraged capacity building directly within DPOs to strengthen their internal organizational systems and their public advocacy, reflecting a recognition that durable rights progress often depends on well-managed, credible, and resilient local organizations that can sustain engagement over time.
In addition, the solicitation welcomed projects that promote non-discriminatory education and employment practices across both public and private sectors, as well as efforts tied to economic inclusion such as vocational training, vocational education, job readiness, and self-advocacy. Taken together, these focus areas point to a portfolio designed to move beyond symbolic awareness toward practical inclusion in schools, workplaces, and public life, while simultaneously strengthening the ability of civil society groups to advocate for systemic change.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.345, with an award ceiling of up to $500,000. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2018, with an original closing date of January 17, 2018. The listing reported an expected awards field of 0, which is sometimes used in postings when the number of awards is not specified or is contingent on funding and application quality rather than a predetermined count.Apply for SFOP0003411
- 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 "DRLFY17/18 Saudi Disability Rights" 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 Jan 09, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 17, 2018. (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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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