Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe

The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking proposals to strengthen and develop democratic resilience, rule of law, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press in Europe. The project aims to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare challenges through research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society. Key aspects of the project include: • Introduction to the organization and its ability to carry out the project • Problem statement and research-based evidence justifying the approach • Project methods and design, including complementarity efforts and lessons learned • Project goal, outcomes, and objectives • Risk analysis and mitigation strategies • Future funding or sustainability plans • Detailed line-item budget and budget narrative • Project monitoring and evaluation plan The proposal should be 15 pages or less, excluding attachments, and include a cover page, executive summary, and detailed budget.