The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project to improve civilian security in the North-Central and North-West geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

DRL is seeking proposals to increase civilian security in Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West geopolitical zones by improving the participation of women and youth in civilian security initiatives. DRL’s goal is that civilian security is protected in high-risk local governments of the North-Central and North-West geopolitical zones States. In support of this goal, programs should work towards the following objectives:

• Objective 1: ​Women and youth are empowered to take a leading role in the security of their communities.
• Objective 2: Civilian security platforms are strengthened within communities affected by crime and/or violence.

Eligibility:

DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses.

Closing date: 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Funding: $1,250,000

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