Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 086
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- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the business and commerce education employment, labor and training income security and social services law, justice and legal services 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 International Labor Programs" 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 Feb 8, 2013 and posted on Jan 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2013 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.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for international labor programs intended to advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The opportunity is framed around supporting projects that have a clear connection to labor-related rights and governance outcomes, with a geographic focus on the Lower Mekong region as well as Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Colombia, and initiatives tied to South-South cooperation. In practice, this kind of DRL competition typically seeks implementable, field-oriented programs that strengthen rights protections, accountability, and lawful, transparent institutions as they relate to workers and labor systems.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). DRL planned to make awards through either grants or cooperative agreements, meaning selected projects could involve varying levels of federal involvement; cooperative agreements generally imply more substantial programmatic engagement or oversight by the agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. The funding activity categories listed span business and commerce, education, employment/labor/training, income security and social services, law/justice/legal services, and other related areas, which signals that DRL was open to a range of project models as long as the core purpose remained aligned with democracy and rights outcomes in the labor space.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was set at $500,000, with no specified minimum award (award floor of $0). No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which can lower barriers for organizations that may not have unrestricted funds to contribute. The competition was posted on January 14, 2013, created in the system on February 8, 2013, and the closing date was adjusted from February 15, 2013 to February 18, 2013. The announcement was later archived on March 20, 2013, indicating it is no longer accepting applications.
Eligibility was broad and included nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and those without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. That mix suggests DRL was willing to fund proposals from academic, civil society, and private-sector implementers, assuming they could demonstrate technical capacity, strong local partnerships, and an approach that fits DRL priorities and compliance expectations for U.S. government foreign assistance.
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to GrantSolutions Support, available Monday through Friday during business hours Eastern Time, with phone numbers (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282) and the email address help@grantsolutions.gov. The funding opportunity number associated with this RFP is DRLA DRLAQM 12 086, which is useful for tracking the opportunity in archives or internal grant systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State for international labor programs intended to advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
What is the main focus of the projects DRL sought to fund?
Projects were expected to have a clear connection to labor-related rights and governance outcomes. The description emphasizes implementable, field-oriented programs that strengthen rights protections, accountability, and lawful, transparent institutions as they relate to workers and labor systems.
Which geographic areas were highlighted in the RFP?
The RFP highlighted a geographic focus on the Lower Mekong region as well as Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Colombia. It also mentioned initiatives tied to South-South cooperation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
What type of award did DRL plan to make?
DRL planned to make awards through either grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this context?
Both are funding instruments, but the RFP notes that cooperative agreements generally imply more substantial programmatic engagement or oversight by the agency during implementation compared to a standard grant.
What were the funding activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed included business and commerce, education, employment/labor/training, income security and social services, law/justice/legal services, and other related areas, indicating DRL was open to different project models as long as the core purpose aligned with democracy and rights outcomes in the labor space.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) was $500,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was specified (an award floor of $0).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The RFP stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on January 14, 2013.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
It was created in the system on February 8, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was adjusted from February 15, 2013 to February 18, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The announcement was archived on March 20, 2013, indicating it is no longer accepting applications.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and those without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
Did DRL limit eligibility to nonprofits only?
No. The listed eligible applicants included nonprofits, higher education institutions (public/state-controlled and private), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
What does the eligibility description suggest about the types of implementers DRL would consider?
The broad eligibility suggests DRL was open to proposals from academic, civil society, and private-sector implementers, assuming they could demonstrate capacity, local partnerships, and an approach aligned with DRL priorities and compliance expectations for U.S. government foreign assistance.
What is the funding opportunity number for this RFP?
The funding opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 12 086, which can be used for tracking the opportunity in archives or internal grant systems.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to GrantSolutions Support.
How can GrantSolutions Support be reached?
GrantSolutions Support was available Monday through Friday during business hours Eastern Time. Contact options provided were 1-866-577-0771, 202-401-5282, and help@grantsolutions.gov.
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