Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 008
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- 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 Proposals for Algeria and Israel" 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 Jan 24, 2012 and posted on Dec 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 3, 2012 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: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 inviting proposals for projects that advance democracy, human rights, and labor-related programming in Algeria and Israel. The opportunity is presented as a Request for Proposals (RFP), meaning applicants are expected to submit a detailed project plan and budget that align with DRL priorities and demonstrate a clear strategy for achieving measurable outcomes in the target countries. The program is tied to CFDA 19.345, labeled "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," which signals the overarching policy area and the kind of civic, governance, rights, and rule-of-law work DRL typically supports.
In terms of funding parameters, DRL anticipated making two awards under this announcement. Individual grant amounts were expected to fall between an award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have access to significant non-federal co-funding. The funding instrument is a grant (not a contract), which generally indicates DRL is supporting applicant-designed programming that meets stated objectives rather than procuring a specific service for the government.
Eligibility was limited to three main categories of U.S.-based organizational types: private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that last category). This eligibility framing suggests DRL was primarily seeking proposals from established academic entities and recognized nonprofit implementers that can manage federal funds, comply with reporting requirements, and operate responsibly in international environments.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on December 19, 2011, with a creation date listed as January 24, 2012. The original closing date was January 25, 2012, but the deadline was extended to February 3, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on March 4, 2012, meaning it is no longer open for submission and is maintained only for recordkeeping and reference. For historical context, the short turnaround from posting to deadline is typical of some DRL competitions, and it usually requires applicants to already have a well-developed program concept, partnerships, and implementation capacity in place.
The announcement itself is brief in the provided text and does not enumerate specific program themes beyond "projects that promote programs in Algeria and Israel." In practical terms, DRL opportunities under this umbrella commonly focus on strengthening civil society, expanding civic participation, supporting independent media and freedom of expression, improving rule of law and access to justice, combating discrimination, protecting vulnerable populations, and advancing internationally recognized labor rights. A competitive proposal under this kind of notice would generally be expected to define the target population and local stakeholders, explain the political and legal operating context, lay out a work plan with activities and timelines, identify monitoring and evaluation metrics, and present a realistic budget aligned with on-the-ground conditions.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directed them to the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk for technical support. Assistance was available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, by phone at (202) 401-5282 or toll-free at (866) 577-0771, and by email at help@grantsolutions.gov. This contact information is specifically for platform or access issues rather than programmatic questions, but it indicates the submission and management system associated with the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invited proposals for projects that advance democracy, human rights, and labor-related programming in Algeria and Israel.
2) Is this a Request for Proposals (RFP)? What does that mean for applicants?
Yes. The opportunity is presented as a Request for Proposals (RFP). Applicants were expected to submit a detailed project plan and a detailed budget that align with DRL priorities and that include a clear strategy to achieve measurable outcomes in the target country/countries.
3) What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The program is tied to CFDA 19.345, labeled "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
4) Which countries were eligible or targeted under this opportunity?
The opportunity invited proposals for projects in Algeria and Israel.
5) What kinds of activities or themes did DRL expect to support?
The provided notice does not list specific program themes beyond promoting programming in Algeria and Israel. However, the opportunity is described as supporting democracy, human rights, and labor-related work, and DRL opportunities under this umbrella commonly focus on areas such as strengthening civil society, expanding civic participation, supporting independent media and freedom of expression, improving rule of law and access to justice, combating discrimination, protecting vulnerable populations, and advancing internationally recognized labor rights.
6) How many awards was DRL expecting to make?
DRL anticipated making two awards under this announcement.
7) What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual grant amounts were expected to range from an award floor of $300,000 to an award ceiling of $500,000.
8) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
9) What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant (not a contract).
10) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the following U.S.-based organization types:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that last category)
11) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The provided eligibility categories list U.S.-based higher education institutions (private and public/state-controlled) and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category). For-profit organizations are not included in the listed eligible applicant types in the information provided.
12) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 19, 2011.
13) What does the "creation date" mean here?
The creation date listed for the opportunity is January 24, 2012.
14) What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was January 25, 2012, and it was later extended to February 3, 2012.
15) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 4, 2012, which means it is no longer open for submissions and is maintained only for recordkeeping and reference.
16) Where could applicants get technical help if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk for technical support.
17) What are the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk hours?
Help was available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
18) What are the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk contact details?
Phone: (202) 401-5282
Toll-free: (866) 577-0771
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov
19) Is the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk for program questions or technical issues?
Based on the notice, the contact information is specifically for platform or access issues (technical support) rather than programmatic questions.
20) What did DRL generally expect a competitive proposal to include?
Based on the information provided, a competitive proposal under a notice like this would generally be expected to define the target population and local stakeholders, explain the political and legal operating context, provide a work plan with activities and timelines, identify monitoring and evaluation metrics, and present a realistic budget aligned with on-the-ground conditions.
21) Why did the timeline matter for applicants?
The information provided notes a short turnaround from posting to deadline, which is described as typical for some DRL competitions. This usually requires applicants to already have a well-developed program concept, partnerships, and implementation capacity in place.
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