Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 048
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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 Request for Proposals Democracy, Human Rights, and Religious Freedom in Nigeria." 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 May 1, 2014 and posted on May 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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), a bureau within the U.S. Department of State, issued a Request for Proposals for a grant competition focused on strengthening democracy, advancing human rights, and supporting religious freedom in Nigeria. The opportunity invited organizations to design and implement projects that directly address these themes in the Nigerian context, with the overall intent of supporting programs that help protect fundamental freedoms, encourage accountable governance, and reduce abuses or discrimination tied to identity, belief, or political participation.
This was a discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 048, listed under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). DRL anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $500,000. The award ceiling was $500,000 and the award floor was $0, which generally means proposals could request any amount up to the maximum as long as the budget and scope were justified. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds, although proposals in some federal competitions sometimes still include leveraged resources as a strength.
Eligible applicants included a range of nonprofit and higher education institutions. Specifically, eligibility covered nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this meant NGOs, civil society organizations, and universities with relevant capacity and programming experience could apply, regardless of whether they were public or private, and regardless of whether a nonprofit had formal U.S. 501(c)(3) recognition, as long as they met the solicitation requirements.
The key program purpose was to fund projects that promote democracy, human rights, and religious freedom in Nigeria. While the summary text does not spell out specific project models, DRL funding in this thematic area commonly supports activities such as strengthening civil society capacity, supporting human rights monitoring and documentation, expanding civic participation, improving accountability and rule-of-law related advocacy, protecting space for free expression and association, and addressing threats to freedom of religion or belief. In Nigeria, these themes often intersect with issues such as community tensions, protection of minority rights, accountability for abuses, and efforts to reinforce democratic norms and institutions, so competitive proposals would typically be expected to show a clear theory of change, measurable outcomes, and a credible plan for implementation in-country.
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2014, with an application closing date of June 2, 2014, and an archive date of July 2, 2014. Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to the additional information link in the posting, and those needing technical support were referred to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays) and the GrantSolutions helpdesk (1-866-577-0771, help@grantsolutions.gov), with additional support via support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects focused on strengthening democracy, advancing human rights, and supporting religious freedom in Nigeria.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), which is a bureau within the U.S. Department of State.
What country or geography is the focus of the competition?
The program focus is Nigeria. Proposed projects are expected to address democracy, human rights, and/or religious freedom issues in the Nigerian context.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 048.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What is the purpose of the grant program?
The purpose is to fund projects that promote democracy, protect and advance human rights, and support religious freedom in Nigeria, with the overall intent of protecting fundamental freedoms, encouraging accountable governance, and reducing abuses or discrimination tied to identity, belief, or political participation.
How much funding is available?
DRL anticipated an estimated total funding amount of up to $500,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum amount an applicant must request?
The award floor is $0, which generally indicates proposals could request any amount up to the $500,000 maximum, as long as the budget and scope are justified.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making a single award.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory grant?
This was described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds.
Can an application still include leveraged resources even if matching is not required?
Yes. While not required, the description notes that in some federal competitions applicants may still include leveraged resources as a strength.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), subject to meeting the solicitation requirements.
Can universities apply?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of organizations does this eligibility description imply?
It implies that NGOs, civil society organizations, and universities with relevant capacity and programming experience could apply, regardless of whether they are public or private, and regardless of whether a nonprofit has formal U.S. 501(c)(3) recognition, as long as they meet the solicitation requirements.
What types of projects or activities might be supported?
The summary does not list mandatory project models, but it notes that DRL funding in this thematic area commonly supports work such as strengthening civil society capacity, supporting human rights monitoring and documentation, expanding civic participation, improving accountability and rule-of-law related advocacy, protecting space for free expression and association, and addressing threats to freedom of religion or belief.
How should applicants think about the Nigeria context for this program?
The description notes that in Nigeria these themes often intersect with issues such as community tensions, protection of minority rights, accountability for abuses, and efforts to reinforce democratic norms and institutions.
What would a competitive proposal typically be expected to include?
Based on the description, competitive proposals would typically be expected to present a clear theory of change, measurable outcomes, and a credible plan for implementation in-country.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 2, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 2, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to the additional information link in the posting.
Who should applicants contact for technical support with Grants.gov?
Applicants needing technical support were referred to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) and support@grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact for technical support with GrantSolutions?
Applicants were referred to the GrantSolutions helpdesk at 1-866-577-0771 or help@grantsolutions.gov.
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