Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 051
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 051
- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Pakistan." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 3, 2015 and posted on Mar 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Advancing Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Pakistan" was a discretionary U.S. government funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was designed to support programs that strengthen democratic governance, protect and advance human rights, and reinforce rule-of-law principles in Pakistan. The funding falls under the broader federal assistance purpose of international programs that promote democracy, human rights, and labor rights, reflected in the CFDA listing 19.345.
This opportunity was offered as a grant (not a contract), meaning applicants were expected to propose and carry out assistance activities aligned with DRL priorities rather than provide a narrowly defined procurement deliverable. The activity category was listed as "Other," with the agency clarifying that it specifically concerns democracy and human rights advancement. Although the detailed program description is referenced as "attached" in the source listing, the title and administering bureau indicate a focus on practical, on-the-ground initiatives that could include civic participation, accountable governance, legal empowerment, institutional reform efforts related to justice and due process, protection of vulnerable groups, and capacity building for civil society actors working in these areas.
The funding range for awards was substantial, with an award floor of $750,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award. This suggests the Department expected proposals of meaningful scale, likely involving multi-region implementation, multiple program components, or partnerships capable of delivering measurable outcomes. Importantly, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary leverage is sometimes viewed favorably in competitive processes depending on the full announcement.
Eligibility was broad within the nonprofit and higher education space. Eligible applicants included U.S.-based and potentially non-U.S. nonprofit organizations, whether or not they held 501(c)(3) status (with the usual distinction that organizations without 501(c)(3) could still apply), as well as private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practice, this mix of eligible entities typically supports applications from NGOs with human rights or governance programming, research and training institutions, university centers, and consortia that combine technical, legal, and civil society expertise.
The timeline for the competition indicates it was posted on March 3, 2015, with the application deadline set for April 7, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on May 7, 2015, which generally means the submission period had closed and the listing was no longer active for new applications. The funding opportunity number associated with the announcement was "DRLA DRLAQM 15 051," which would be used for tracking the competition in Grants.gov and in correspondence.
For support accessing the full announcement, the listing directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center, including a phone number (1-800-518-4726) and email (support@grants.gov), with availability 24/7 except federal holidays. The announcement also referenced an additional information link labeled "Advancing Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Pakistan," which would typically host the full notice detailing program objectives, required proposal components, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Advancing Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Pakistan."
2) Which U.S. government office issued this funding announcement?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support programs in Pakistan that strengthen democratic governance, protect and advance human rights, and reinforce rule-of-law principles.
4) What type of funding instrument is this (grant vs. contract)?
This opportunity was offered as a grant (not a contract). Applicants were expected to propose and carry out assistance activities aligned with DRL priorities rather than deliver a narrowly defined procurement deliverable.
5) What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs that promote democracy, human rights, and labor rights.
6) What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with the agency clarifying that it specifically concerns democracy and human rights advancement.
7) What kinds of projects or activities does this grant appear intended to support?
Based on the title and administering bureau (DRL), the focus appears to be practical, on-the-ground initiatives in Pakistan that could include civic participation, accountable governance, legal empowerment, institutional reform related to justice and due process, protection of vulnerable groups, and capacity building for civil society actors working in these areas.
8) What is the funding range per award?
The award floor was $750,000 and the award ceiling was $1,000,000 per award.
9) Does this opportunity require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad within the nonprofit and higher education space. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (U.S.-based and potentially non-U.S.), whether or not they held 501(c)(3) status, as well as private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
11) Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility description indicates nonprofits could apply whether or not they had 501(c)(3) status.
12) Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education were listed as eligible.
13) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 3, 2015.
14) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 7, 2015.
15) What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 7, 2015, which generally indicates the submission period had closed and the listing was no longer active for new applications.
16) What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was DRLA DRLAQM 15 051. This identifier would be used for tracking in Grants.gov and in related correspondence.
17) Where would applicants typically find the full program description and requirements?
The listing referenced a detailed program description as "attached" and also referenced an additional information link labeled "Advancing Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Pakistan." These sources would typically include objectives, required proposal components, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and compliance requirements.
18) Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement or using Grants.gov?
The listing directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
19) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number and email listed for this opportunity?
Phone: 1-800-518-4726
Email: support@grants.gov
20) When is the Grants.gov Contact Center available?
It is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
21) What does the award size suggest about the expected scope of proposed projects?
Given the $750,000 to $1,000,000 range per award, the Department likely expected proposals of meaningful scale, potentially involving multi-region implementation, multiple program components, or partnerships capable of delivering measurable outcomes.
22) Is voluntary cost share or leverage mentioned?
No required match was stated. The information notes that voluntary leverage is sometimes viewed favorably in competitive processes depending on the full announcement, but that detail is not confirmed here and would normally be clarified in the complete notice.
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