Strengthening Community-Backed Governance to Advance Stability and Peace in Burma
🏛 Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working on conflict prevention and democratic governance in Burma. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and foreign-based nonprofits. The program focuses on strengthening Ethnic Resistance Organizations, civil society, and state-level actors as credible participants in peace negotiations. Activities supported include capacity-building, advocacy, and community engagement to advance stability and democratic processes.
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Program description
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 program to advance peace process prospects by positioning Ethnic Resistance Organizations (EROs), civil society, and state-level actors as credible, unified, and community-backed participants in future peace negotiations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Standard State Department application forms (check RFP for SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative/statement of work
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of relationships with Burmese organizations
- Security and risk assessment plan
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- 📞 202-890-9795
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.345 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$315,860,780
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$315,249,800
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$315,000,000
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$300,000,000
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$169,139,219
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$41,873,445
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$25,316,509
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$25,249,252
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$18,266,765
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$10,254,124
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S.-based nonprofits, for-profits, colleges, and foreign-based nonprofits are all eligible. Organizations don't need 501(c)(3) status if U.S.-based.
What is the award amount?
This is a fixed award of $1,973,359. There is no cost-sharing requirement.
What activities does the grant support?
The program supports capacity-building for Ethnic Resistance Organizations, civil society strengthening, and positioning community-backed actors in peace negotiations.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes, this is an open competition. Applications should demonstrate expertise in Burma's conflict context and relationships with local stakeholders.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 31, 2026. This is a fixed deadline; rolling applications are not accepted.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate strong relationships with Ethnic Resistance Organizations and civil society groups in Burma. Reviewers prioritize local credibility and trust.
- Show how your organization will ensure community input shapes program design. Top applications center beneficiary voices in governance strengthening.
- Connect your activities explicitly to the peace process. Explain how your work positions actors as credible negotiation participants.
- Budget for multi-year capacity-building, not one-time events. Reviewers expect sustained engagement and demonstrable progress.
- Address security and safety risks for local partners upfront. Competitive applications show realistic risk mitigation strategies.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to establish genuine relationships with local EROs and civil society before applying. Applications without clear peace process linkage miss the program's core purpose. Generic capacity-building proposals without Burma-specific context or evidence of local buy-in rarely succeed.
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