Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 018
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 018
- The Department of State, 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 "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Transitional Justice Processes including Bolstering Accountability for Gross Human Rights Violations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 02, 2016 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State released this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as an open, competitive grant program focused on transitional justice. The core purpose is to support practical efforts that help societies address past large-scale abuses and move toward accountability, truth, and repair. In particular, the opportunity emphasizes “bolstering accountability for gross human rights violations,” which commonly includes work that strengthens the ability of institutions and civil society to document abuses, pursue credible legal or quasi-legal processes, and support mechanisms that acknowledge victims and establish an accurate public record. The funding is designed for projects that contribute to transitional justice processes in a real-world, implementable way, rather than purely academic discussion.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (not a formula award), meaning proposals compete against each other and awards are made based on merit and alignment with DRL priorities. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as “Other,” indicating the work can span multiple types of interventions that do not fit neatly into a single standard category. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.345, which is commonly used for State Department democracy, human rights, and labor assistance programming.
A wide range of applicants are eligible. Eligible entities include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations that are not small businesses. The eligibility list also includes an “Others” category, which signals that additional types of organizations may qualify depending on the specific eligibility guidance referenced in the full announcement. In practice, this broad eligibility is meant to attract applicants that can combine technical expertise (for example, legal accountability, investigations, archiving, or institutional reform) with on-the-ground implementation capacity and strong partnerships.
Funding levels are moderate and targeted. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $500,000, and DRL anticipated making two awards under this opportunity. That combination suggests DRL was looking for a small number of relatively substantial projects with clear objectives, credible implementation plans, and measurable outcomes. Since only a couple awards were expected, the competition likely favored proposals that demonstrated strong country or thematic expertise, sound risk management, and a convincing theory of change showing how the proposed activities would contribute to accountability and transitional justice outcomes.
Key administrative details indicate this was a time-bound competition. The opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 17 018. It was created on September 30, 2016, with an original closing date of December 2, 2016. Those dates place the solicitation in the FY2017 cycle, and they imply applicants had a limited window to assemble partnerships, develop a work plan, and prepare a complete application package in line with DRL requirements.
Overall, this NOFO can be understood as DRL support for initiatives that help societies confront severe past abuses through legitimate transitional justice pathways, with an explicit emphasis on accountability for gross human rights violations. The structure of the opportunity (two awards, up to $500,000 each, broad eligibility) points to a program designed to fund a small number of high-impact, well-scoped projects capable of producing tangible results in accountability-related transitional justice work.
FAQs: DRL Transitional Justice Grant (DRLA DRLAQM 17 018)
What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is offered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State.
What is the main focus of this NOFO?
The program is focused on transitional justice, specifically practical efforts that help societies address past large-scale abuses and move toward accountability, truth, and repair.
What does DRL mean by "bolstering accountability for gross human rights violations"?
Based on the description provided, this commonly includes work that strengthens the ability of institutions and civil society to document abuses, pursue credible legal or quasi-legal processes, and support mechanisms that acknowledge victims and establish an accurate public record.
Is this funding intended for academic research or implementable projects?
The NOFO emphasizes real-world, implementable work that contributes to transitional justice processes, rather than purely academic discussion.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This is an open, competitive discretionary grant opportunity. Proposals compete against each other, and awards are made based on merit and alignment with DRL priorities.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the listed activity category?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the funded work may span multiple types of interventions rather than fitting into a single standard category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA number 19.345, which is commonly used for U.S. Department of State democracy, human rights, and labor assistance programming.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility list provided includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations that are not small businesses
- An "Others" category (indicating additional entity types may qualify depending on the full eligibility guidance in the announcement)
Does the "Others" eligibility category mean more organizations may qualify?
Yes. The inclusion of an "Others" category signals that additional types of organizations may be eligible depending on the specific eligibility guidance referenced in the full announcement.
How much funding is available per award?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $500,000.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making two awards under this opportunity.
What does the combination of a $500,000 ceiling and only two awards suggest about the program?
It suggests DRL was aiming to fund a small number of relatively substantial projects that have clear objectives, credible implementation plans, and measurable outcomes.
What kinds of capabilities does this NOFO appear to favor?
The description indicates DRL intended to attract applicants that can combine technical expertise (for example, legal accountability, investigations, archiving, or institutional reform) with on-the-ground implementation capacity and strong partnerships.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 17 018.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 30, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was December 2, 2016.
What does the timeline indicate about the competition?
The dates indicate this was a time-bound competition with a limited window for applicants to assemble partnerships, develop a work plan, and prepare a complete application package in line with DRL requirements.
Is this opportunity tied to a specific fiscal year cycle?
Based on the dates provided (created September 30, 2016, closing December 2, 2016), it is positioned in the FY2017 cycle.
What is the overall purpose of the program in plain terms?
Overall, the program is designed to fund a small number of high-impact, well-scoped projects that help societies confront severe past abuses through legitimate transitional justice pathways, with a clear emphasis on accountability for gross human rights violations.
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