United States Department of State (USA)

FY13 Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law for the CAFTA-DR region

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Location:Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, ...
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Status:Closed
Budget: USD 1,300,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Gender & Human Rights, Law, Public Sector Governance
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Date posted: Jul 23, 2013

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Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-13-060 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Posted Date: Jul 22, 2013 Creation Date: Jul 22, 2013 Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 09, 2013    No
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About the Funding Agency

The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive body under the US government that advises the President and maintains international relations, serving as the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was formed in 1789 in Washington, DC, USA and guides America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy and assistance, supporting citizens' interests, security and economic prosperity.

The responsibilities of the Department of State include implementing U.S. foreign policy, managing the country's diplomatic missions overseas, negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign organizations and representing the United States at the United Nations. It is also responsible for working with non-profit organizations and foundations that represent social and political programs in other countries. In addition to managing the Department, the Secretary of State serves as the country's chief diplomat and representative abroad. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, a division of the U.S. Department of State, publishes annual reports on global human rights and U.S. contributions to the advancement of freedom and democracy. The Foreign Service Institute, which is also a division of the Department of State, is responsible for training diplomatic personnel. The director of the institute has the rank of Assistant Secretary of State of the United States. The Office of Digital Diplomacy deals with digital projects such as Diplopedia.

U.S. Department of State key sectors: Public & Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Socio-Economic Development, Democracy, Human Rights, Programme Management, etc.

About the Sectors

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Law

Covers initiatives that strengthen legal systems, support justice sector reforms, and promote the rule of law at national and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Legal and judicial reform
  • Regulatory and legislative development
  • Justice sector and court system strengthening
  • Public safety, police, and penitentiary reform

Locations

Costa Rica

Costa Rica invests in road rehabilitation, port modernization, airport upgrades, and renewable energy infrastructure to support tourism, trade, and sustainability goals. The country generates most of its electricity from renewable sources, shaping future grid modernization efforts. Infrastructure financing combines public budgets, multilateral loans, and PPP frameworks. Bureaucratic processes and fiscal constraints affect project execution timelines. Climate resilience and environmental protection remain core planning principles.

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Nr. of donors: 474
Nr. of jobs: 23

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic invests in highway networks, port modernization, airport expansion, and energy infrastructure to support tourism and manufacturing growth. Public-private partnerships play an increasing role in delivering transport and logistics projects. Infrastructure financing combines national budgets, multilateral development banks, and foreign investment. Urban congestion, energy reliability, and climate resilience shape ongoing infrastructure planning.

Nr. of tenders: 9748
Nr. of grants: 2187
Nr. of donors: 502
Nr. of jobs: 34
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