NATIONAL RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST TORTURE
2008 Request for Proposals Spotlight on Torture:  Regional, Faith-based Education and Capacity Building 

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Organizational Overview: The National Religious Campaign Against Torture is an inter-religious campaign, begun in 2006, dedicated to abolishing torture—with no exceptions.  NRCAT's stance is grounded in the ethical traditions of its members which include faith-based organizations, denominations and congregations who have arrived at the conclusion that torture is morally unacceptable and have resolved to raise their voices and take action. 

Goals for Funding:   NRCAT is currently inviting state and regional religious organizations to request funds to educate and organize constituents in their area, with the goal of expanding the capacity to take action.
 

• Host, schedule and publicize one or more anti-torture experts or activists to speak, teach and/or preach in several cities and in different venues such as congregations, judicatories and community groups. If requested, NRCAT can help locate appropriate resource people.
• Gather key religious and social justice leaders to develop and launch a media and/or action campaign.
• Invite visiting scholars and activists to help inform and mobilize faculty, students and religious leaders on campuses.
• Develop and initiate congregation-based education efforts. 

Priorities

• Supporting broad-based, inter-religious, diverse collaboration
• Expanding geographic reach
• Reflecting a comprehensive approach including reaching significant numbers, key leaders and those new to the effort
• Developing and expanding media coverage
• Tailoring efforts to appeal to regional constituencies
• Enabling congregations, judicatories and ecumenical and interfaith agencies to participate.
• Laying the groundwork for long-term regional efforts
• Commitment to ongoing partnerships with NRCAT and its member organizations.
• Though other audiences may be reached, the grant is primarily for work in the religious community. 

Applicants must:

• Identify a nonprofit organization, preferably one with 501(c)3 status, to serve as fiduciary
• Agree not to use any of the funds for lobbying activities as defined under the IRS tax code
• Have demonstrated leadership in organizing and implementing interfaith social justice efforts
• Have a proven track record of inclusive collaboration with diverse faith and community groups