Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 08 GLOBAL 111008
Apply for DRL 08 GLOBAL 111008
- 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 "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Request for Global Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 10, 2008 and posted on Nov 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 11, 2008. (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 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued a discretionary grant funding opportunity titled "DRL Request for Global Proposals" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRL 08 GLOBAL 111008) seeking project proposals that advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The solicitation is designed for organizations capable of carrying out substantive international programming and is framed as a global request, but it is explicitly focused on a set of priority countries across multiple regions.
The geographic scope spans Africa (Sudan, Nigeria, Chad, and Zimbabwe), Europe (Belarus), the Near East (Saudi Arabia and Syria), South and Central Asia (Nepal and Sri Lanka), and the Western Hemisphere (Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela). While the announcement does not list specific program models in the excerpt provided, the core thematic intent is clear: proposals should support democratic governance and institutions, protect and promote human rights, and strengthen rule-of-law principles in the named countries. In practice, opportunities of this kind commonly support work such as civic participation and accountability initiatives, human rights documentation and advocacy capacity, legal aid and access-to-justice efforts, protections for civil society space, independent media support, and related reforms that reinforce transparent and rights-respecting governance.
Awards under this opportunity are relatively sizable, with an anticipated award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can reduce barriers for applicants that do not have large pools of unrestricted funds or private matching commitments. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as DRL programming focused on democracy, human rights, and rule of law across the specified regions.
Eligibility is limited to two applicant types: (1) nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This indicates DRL was looking primarily for established nonprofit implementers and public universities with relevant international, legal, governance, or human rights expertise.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on November 10, 2008, with an original and current closing date of December 11, 2008. The archive date is January 10, 2009, indicating the solicitation is historical and no longer open for applications. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer, at 202-261-8008. An additional information link is referenced as "Request for Global Proposals," which would have contained the full instructions, required proposal components, and any country- or theme-specific priorities not included in the brief summary text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "DRL Request for Global Proposals."
Which government office issued this grant opportunity?
It was issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRL 08 GLOBAL 111008.
What is the main purpose of the solicitation?
The solicitation seeks project proposals that advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through substantive international programming.
Is this a global opportunity, or is it limited to certain countries?
It is framed as a global request for proposals, but it is explicitly focused on a defined list of priority countries across multiple regions.
Which countries are included in the priority list for Africa?
The Africa priority countries listed are Sudan, Nigeria, Chad, and Zimbabwe.
Which country is included for Europe?
The Europe priority country listed is Belarus.
Which countries are included for the Near East?
The Near East priority countries listed are Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Which countries are included for South and Central Asia?
The South and Central Asia priority countries listed are Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Which countries are included for the Western Hemisphere?
The Western Hemisphere priority countries listed are Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
What types of activities or themes is DRL trying to support?
Based on the summary provided, proposals should support democratic governance and institutions, protect and promote human rights, and strengthen rule-of-law principles in the named countries.
Does the excerpt list specific program models or required interventions?
No. The excerpt does not include a specific list of program models. It states the thematic intent (democracy, human rights, and rule of law) but references an additional information link ("Request for Global Proposals") for full instructions and any more detailed priorities.
What is the minimum and maximum anticipated award size?
The anticipated award floor is $300,000 and the award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under this opportunity.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as DRL programming focused on democracy, human rights, and rule of law across the specified regions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to: (1) nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and (2) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private (non-state-controlled) universities eligible?
The eligibility list provided specifies "public and state-controlled institutions of higher education." Private institutions are not included in the eligible categories described in the summary.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are colleges or universities eligible?
The summary specifies that eligible nonprofits are 501(c)(3) organizations excluding institutions of higher education. This indicates that institutions of higher education are treated separately under the "public and state-controlled" category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 10, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is December 11, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open to applications?
No. The archive date is January 10, 2009, and the closing date was December 11, 2008, indicating it is a historical opportunity and no longer accepting applications.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer, at 202-261-8008.
Where would applicants find the complete instructions and required proposal components?
The summary references an additional information link labeled "Request for Global Proposals," which would have contained full instructions, required proposal components, and any country- or theme-specific priorities not included in the brief excerpt.
Does the provided information specify how many awards would be made?
No. The excerpt provided does not state the number of awards anticipated.
Does the provided information specify a project period or performance duration?
No. The excerpt provided does not include a project period or performance duration.
Does the excerpt describe application formatting, required attachments, or submission method?
No. Those details are not included in the excerpt and would typically be found in the full announcement referenced by the "Request for Global Proposals" link.
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