Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 054
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 054
- 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 "Bolstering Judicial and Social Processes in Central African Republic" 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 18, 2015 and posted on Mar 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $990,099.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $990,099.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Bolstering Judicial and Social Processes in Central African Republic" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 15 054). The program was framed around the Central African Republic (CAR) and the need to strengthen justice sector reform efforts that were underway, specifically by addressing gaps in both current and anticipated reform processes at the national and local levels. The core idea was to run a parallel track of support that complements broader reform initiatives, with the expectation that improvements achieved in provincial areas could later connect to or reinforce higher-level accountability mechanisms, including the possible development or strengthening of a Special Criminal Court.
The opportunity emphasized practical support to legal personnel as a key entry point for justice reform. While lawyers were highlighted as a primary focus, the scope clearly included other justice actors such as judges, magistrates, and paralegals. In effect, the grant was aimed at building capacity and improving the functioning of justice-related roles that are essential for case handling, fair process, legal representation, and the everyday operations of courts and related institutions. The mention of provincial-level successes feeding into a potential Special Criminal Court suggests DRL was interested in work that is not limited to capital-centered institutions, but instead helps create a pipeline of stronger legal practice and judicial processes outside the capital that could later support national or hybrid accountability structures.
From a funding standpoint, DRL anticipated making one award under this announcement. The estimated total funding was $990,099, with an award ceiling of $990,099 and an award floor of $800,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility. The program was categorized under "Democracy and Human Rights Programming" (listed as "Other" with a category explanation), and it carried the CFDA number 19.345, which corresponds to international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2015, and the application closing date was April 21, 2015, with an archive date of May 21, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact was the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726), available around the clock except on federal holidays.
Overall, the grant was positioned as a targeted democracy and human rights intervention focused on justice sector functionality in CAR, prioritizing support to core legal professionals and aiming for improvements that could scale from provincial settings into broader national justice and accountability efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Bolstering Judicial and Social Processes in Central African Republic" and was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 15 054.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What country or region does the program focus on?
The program is focused on the Central African Republic (CAR).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen justice sector reform efforts underway in CAR by addressing gaps in current and anticipated reform processes at both national and local levels.
What type of approach did DRL describe for the program?
DRL framed the work as a parallel track of support that complements broader justice reform initiatives, with an emphasis on practical improvements that could start in provincial areas and later connect to higher-level accountability mechanisms.
How does provincial-level work relate to national accountability mechanisms?
The opportunity anticipated that improvements achieved in provincial areas could later connect to or reinforce higher-level accountability mechanisms, including the possible development or strengthening of a Special Criminal Court.
What kinds of activities or support were emphasized?
The opportunity emphasized practical support to legal personnel as an entry point for justice reform, aimed at building capacity and improving day-to-day functioning for justice-related roles essential to fair process and court operations.
Which justice sector roles were prioritized?
Lawyers were highlighted as a primary focus, but the scope also included other justice actors such as judges, magistrates, and paralegals.
Is the program limited to capital-centered institutions?
No. The description suggests DRL was interested in work that is not limited to the capital, including efforts that strengthen legal practice and judicial processes outside the capital, particularly at the provincial level.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $990,099.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $990,099.
What is the award floor?
The award floor was $800,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What program category does this opportunity fall under?
The program was categorized under "Democracy and Human Rights Programming" (listed as "Other" with a category explanation).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.345, which corresponds to international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
Which organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education were eligible to apply, as described in the eligibility statement for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 21, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 21, 2015.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726.
What were the Grants.gov Contact Center hours of availability?
The Grants.gov Contact Center was available around the clock, except on federal holidays.
What is the overall theme of the grant as described?
The grant was positioned as a targeted democracy and human rights intervention focused on improving justice sector functionality in CAR by strengthening core legal professionals and supporting reforms that could scale from provincial settings into broader national justice and accountability efforts.
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