Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 012
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 012
- 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 Global Religious Freedom and Rule of Law 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 Nov 12, 2014 and posted on Nov 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 12, 2015 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 $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Global Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 15 012). The purpose of this solicitation was to fund a global program designed to advance democracy, human rights, and religious freedom, with a particular emphasis on strengthening the rule of law in ways that support these outcomes. The announcement highlights that proposed activities should align with internationally recognized standards for religious freedom, specifically referencing Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which covers freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the freedom to adopt a religion or belief and to manifest it, subject to limited restrictions recognized under international law.
Geographically, DRL indicated that proposals should include work in one or more priority countries or regions: Angola, Laos, Vietnam, Morocco, Peru, and Central Asia. At the same time, the call left room for applicants to propose work in additional countries if a strong justification could be made that the location was appropriate for the program goals. In practice, this signals an interest in projects that can operate across different political and legal contexts while still contributing to core themes such as protection of religious freedom, improved governance, and stronger legal frameworks and institutions that safeguard fundamental rights.
The funding structure was straightforward and relatively fixed. DRL anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $650,000. Both the award ceiling and the award floor were also listed as $650,000, implying the program was intended to be funded as one grant at that level rather than multiple grants of varying sizes. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which can lower barriers for applicants that may not have substantial unrestricted funds or donor backing to contribute matching resources.
A range of organization types were eligible to apply. Eligible applicants included private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they were not institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The listing also included an "Others" category with the note to consult the Proposal Submission Instructions for full details, meaning applicants needed to rely on the formal instruction document to confirm any additional eligibility conditions, documentation requirements, and compliance expectations.
Key administrative details show that the opportunity was posted on November 12, 2014, and closed on January 12, 2015, with no listed extensions. The archive date was February 11, 2015, indicating it is an older, closed funding opportunity rather than an active solicitation. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the CFDA number attached to the opportunity was 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," which is the standard assistance listing used for many DRL democracy and human rights programs.
For applicants at the time, the central expectations would have been to propose a clear program model explaining how planned activities would promote religious freedom and reinforce rule-of-law protections, to identify the target countries or region(s) and explain why they were selected, and to define measurable outcomes connected to democracy, human rights, and religious freedom. The announcement also directed applicants to the formal Proposal Submission Instructions document for the complete set of requirements, and provided a GrantsSolutions.gov help desk as the main support channel for technical access issues. Finally, DRL noted that programs were contingent upon the availability of funding, a common federal assistance condition indicating that an award is not guaranteed even if a proposal is strong.
FAQs: Global Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Programs (DRLA DRLAQM 15 012)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Global Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Programs."
Which U.S. government office offered this grant?
It was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 15 012.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose was to fund a global program designed to advance democracy, human rights, and religious freedom, with a particular emphasis on strengthening the rule of law in ways that support these outcomes.
How does the solicitation define or frame "religious freedom" for proposed activities?
The announcement indicates that proposed activities should align with internationally recognized standards for religious freedom, specifically referencing Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Article 18 covers freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the freedom to adopt a religion or belief and to manifest it, subject to limited restrictions recognized under international law.
Which countries or regions were identified as priorities?
DRL indicated proposals should include work in one or more priority countries or regions: Angola, Laos, Vietnam, Morocco, Peru, and Central Asia.
Could applicants propose work outside the listed priority locations?
Yes. The call left room for applicants to propose work in additional countries if a strong justification could be made that the location was appropriate for the program goals.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $650,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed as $650,000, indicating the program was intended to be funded as one grant at that level rather than multiple grants of varying sizes.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The opportunity also listed an "Others" category and noted that applicants should consult the Proposal Submission Instructions for full details.
Did the opportunity include any additional eligibility notes or caveats?
Yes. The listing included an "Others" category with a note to consult the Proposal Submission Instructions for full details, meaning applicants needed to rely on the formal instruction document to confirm any additional eligibility conditions, documentation requirements, and compliance expectations.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on November 12, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was January 12, 2015, with no listed extensions.
Is this an active grant opportunity?
No. The archive date was February 11, 2015, indicating it is an older, closed funding opportunity rather than an active solicitation.
What kinds of program themes or results was DRL looking for?
Based on the description, DRL was looking for proposals that would promote religious freedom and reinforce rule-of-law protections, contributing to broader democracy and human rights outcomes. The announcement also signals interest in work that can operate across different political and legal contexts while still supporting protection of religious freedom, improved governance, and stronger legal frameworks and institutions that safeguard fundamental rights.
What did applicants need to include in a competitive proposal (based on the announcement summary)?
The central expectations described were: (1) a clear program model explaining how planned activities would promote religious freedom and reinforce rule-of-law protections; (2) identification of target countries or region(s) and an explanation of why they were selected; and (3) measurable outcomes connected to democracy, human rights, and religious freedom.
Where were applicants directed to find the complete application requirements?
The announcement directed applicants to the formal Proposal Submission Instructions document for the complete set of requirements.
What support channel was provided for technical access issues?
A GrantsSolutions.gov help desk was provided as the main support channel for technical access issues.
Was an award guaranteed if an application was strong?
No. DRL noted that programs were contingent upon the availability of funding, meaning an award was not guaranteed even if a proposal was strong.
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