Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 009
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 009
- 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 Request for Proposals Business and Human Rights" 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 Nov 12, 2014 and posted on Nov 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 29, 2014 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 $200,000.00 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see the Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for Full Proposals link below. http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/233368.pdf
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Business and Human Rights" (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA-DRLAQM-15-009) to support projects that work directly with companies and civil society organizations to strengthen respect for human rights. The core idea of the competition is practical collaboration: DRL is looking for programs that engage the private sector alongside non-governmental stakeholders to encourage better human rights practices, reduce harm linked to business activity, and advance responsible business conduct. Like many DRL solicitations, awards were described as contingent on the availability of funds, meaning proposals could be rated highly but still not funded if appropriations or internal allocations changed.
Funding was structured as a grant, with an anticipated two awards. Individual awards were expected to fall between $100,000 (award floor) and $200,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have access to large pools of unrestricted funds. The assistance listing connected to the opportunity is CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," signaling that the work is international in orientation and aligned with DRL's broader mandate to support democratic governance, human rights protections, and labor rights abroad.
A relatively wide range of applicants were eligible. DRL opened eligibility to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The announcement also included an "Others" category with further detail referenced in DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), which typically spells out any additional eligibility conditions, required registrations, technical submission rules, and compliance expectations. In practice, this eligibility mix suggests DRL was willing to fund both traditional civil society implementers and organizations that may bring technical, research, compliance, or corporate engagement capabilities, provided the proposed work meaningfully advances human rights outcomes.
The timeline for the solicitation was clear and time-bound. The opportunity was posted and created on November 12, 2014, with a closing date of December 29, 2014. It later moved into archived status on January 28, 2015, indicating the submission window had closed and the competition cycle had progressed to review and award decisions. Because the activity category is listed as "Other" with no added explanation, the best indicator of program intent comes from the description itself: projects should be designed around partnerships or structured engagement among businesses and civil society to promote human rights-respecting policies and practices.
For applicants that needed help accessing or submitting the full announcement materials, DRL directed users to the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk, providing phone numbers and the help@grantsolutions.gov email. The full proposal requirements were referenced through DRL's PSI document, which typically includes the required narrative components, budget format, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and standard U.S. government award terms that apply to DRL assistance agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DRL "Business and Human Rights" Grant (DRLA-DRLAQM-15-009)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Business and Human Rights".
2) Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA-DRLAQM-15-009.
4) What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to support projects that work directly with companies and civil society organizations to strengthen respect for human rights, reduce harm linked to business activity, and advance responsible business conduct through practical collaboration.
5) What kinds of projects is DRL looking to fund under this competition?
Based on the description provided, DRL is looking for programs built around structured engagement or partnerships between the private sector and non-governmental stakeholders, aimed at encouraging stronger human rights practices and reducing negative impacts connected to business operations.
6) Is the work intended to be international or domestic?
The assistance listing tied to this opportunity is CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor", which signals that the work is international in orientation and aligned with DRL's broader international mandate.
7) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.345 ("International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor").
8) How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making two awards.
9) What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was structured as a grant.
10) What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling).
11) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
12) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Other applicants as referenced in DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI)
13) Were for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) were eligible under the eligibility categories listed.
14) Are small businesses eligible to apply as for-profit applicants?
Not under the category described. The eligibility list specifies for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), which indicates small businesses were excluded from that specific category.
15) Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility categories explicitly included nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
16) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible.
17) What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The announcement included an "Others" category with additional detail referenced in DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI). This typically points applicants to further eligibility conditions and submission requirements contained in the PSI document.
18) Where were the detailed proposal requirements located?
The full proposal requirements were referenced through DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), which typically covers required narrative components, budget format, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and standard U.S. government award terms applicable to DRL assistance agreements.
19) What were the key dates for the solicitation?
The opportunity was posted/created on November 12, 2014, and it closed on December 29, 2014.
20) What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
The opportunity moved into archived status on January 28, 2015, which indicates the submission window had closed and the competition had progressed into review and award decision stages.
21) Were awards guaranteed if a proposal scored well?
No. Awards were described as contingent on the availability of funds, meaning a proposal could be rated highly but still not funded if appropriations or internal allocations changed.
22) What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other", with no additional explanation provided. The best indicator of program intent is the program description emphasizing collaboration between business and civil society to strengthen human rights practices.
23) What kind of collaboration did DRL emphasize in this opportunity?
The core idea was practical collaboration: DRL wanted programs that actively engage the private sector alongside civil society and other non-governmental stakeholders to encourage better human rights practices and reduce harm linked to business activity.
24) Where could applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the application materials?
Applicants needing help were directed to the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk.
25) What contact information was provided for submission or access support?
DRL provided the GrantSolutions.gov Help Desk email: help@grantsolutions.gov, and also indicated that phone numbers were provided for the help desk (specific numbers were referenced but not listed in the provided summary).
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