Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 011
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 011
- 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 Promoting Religious Freedom in Cameroonwith a particular emphasis on displaced communities from Central African Republic." 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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 Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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:
This funding opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) and seeks proposals for a single grant to support work connected to democracy, human rights, and especially religious freedom, with a clear focus on people displaced from the Central African Republic (CAR) who are now in Cameroon. The program logic centers on using targeted activities in Cameroon to improve conditions tied to religious freedom and related rights for displaced CAR communities, while also advancing broader DRL priorities around rights protection and democratic values. The announcement notes that any award would be contingent on the availability of funding, which is typical language indicating that selection does not guarantee an award if funds are reduced or delayed.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant competition (not a formula award) and is budgeted as a single, fixed amount award: total estimated funding is $300,000, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $300,000. In practice, that means DRL anticipated making one award at exactly $300,000 rather than a range of award sizes or multiple grants. The underlying assistance listing is CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which signals that the project should fit squarely within international human rights and governance programming rather than humanitarian relief alone. Cost sharing or matching is not required, so applicants are not obligated to provide a financial match, although they may still propose leveraged resources if relevant.
Eligible applicants are broad and include U.S. nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, plus other categories referenced through the DRL Proposal Submission Instructions. The formal eligibility and application requirements are tied to DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), referenced in the notice, which typically governs items like proposal format, required attachments, budget structure, and compliance expectations for State Department assistance awards.
Timing-wise, the announcement was posted on November 12, 2014, and originally closed on January 12, 2015, with no listed extension; it was later archived on February 11, 2015. While the dates indicate this specific solicitation is historical, the content provides a clear picture of what DRL was seeking at the time: a focused, rights-based intervention addressing religious freedom concerns affecting CAR-origin displaced populations living in Cameroon, framed in a way that also supports democracy and human rights objectives linked to CAR.
Programmatically, the title and description point to work "promoting religious freedom in Cameroon" with "particular emphasis" on displaced communities from CAR. That phrasing suggests that the core beneficiary group is CAR refugees or other displaced CAR nationals in Cameroon, and that the activities should engage the social, legal, and community dynamics in Cameroon that shape their ability to practice religion freely and safely. It also implies attention to the intercommunal tensions that can follow displacement and conflict, as well as the institutional and community-level factors that either protect or undermine religious freedom for minority or targeted groups. Although the notice does not list specific activities, DRL religious freedom programs commonly emphasize practical protection outcomes such as strengthening community-based mechanisms to prevent and respond to religiously motivated discrimination or violence, supporting dialogue across faith communities, improving awareness of rights among displaced populations, and reinforcing the capacity of local civil society actors to monitor, document, and advocate around religious freedom issues.
The notice directs applicants who need technical help accessing the full announcement to GrantSolutions.gov support, providing phone numbers and an email address. The main substance of application rules and full proposal requirements is indicated to be in DRL's PSI document linked in the opportunity, which would typically be the controlling guidance for how to submit, what to include, and what compliance obligations apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which U.S. government office is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
2. What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support work connected to democracy and human rights, with a particular emphasis on religious freedom. The program is specifically focused on improving conditions related to religious freedom and related rights for people displaced from the Central African Republic (CAR) who are currently in Cameroon, while also advancing broader DRL priorities around rights protection and democratic values.
3. Who is the primary population this project is intended to benefit?
The primary beneficiary group is people displaced from the Central African Republic (CAR) who are now living in Cameroon (for example, refugees or other displaced CAR nationals in Cameroon).
4. Where are the proposed activities expected to take place?
The announcement indicates a clear focus on targeted activities in Cameroon, connected to improving religious freedom and related rights for displaced CAR communities located there.
5. Is this opportunity more about humanitarian relief or rights-based programming?
Based on the assistance listing (CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor), the project is expected to fit within international human rights and governance programming. The description emphasizes religious freedom and related rights, rather than humanitarian relief alone.
6. How many awards does DRL expect to make under this solicitation?
The opportunity is described as a single-grant effort. The budget information (a single fixed amount with the same ceiling and floor) indicates DRL anticipated making one award.
7. What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $300,000.
8. What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $300,000. In practice, that indicates the anticipated award amount is fixed at $300,000 rather than a range of possible budgets.
9. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity. Applicants are not obligated to provide a financial match.
10. Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity, not a formula award.
11. What CFDA (assistance listing) number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
12. What types of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The notice also references additional categories and conditions through DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI).
13. Are small businesses eligible as for-profit applicants under this opportunity?
The eligibility statement specifies for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Based on that wording alone, small businesses are not included in the for-profit category described in the provided information.
14. What document governs the detailed application and submission requirements?
The formal eligibility and application requirements are tied to DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI). The PSI is referenced as the controlling guidance for items such as proposal format, required attachments, budget structure, and compliance expectations.
15. Does being selected guarantee that an award will be made?
No. The announcement notes that any award would be contingent on the availability of funding. This indicates that selection does not guarantee an award if funds are reduced, delayed, or otherwise unavailable.
16. What themes or outcomes is DRL emphasizing in this opportunity?
The description emphasizes promoting religious freedom in Cameroon, with particular attention to displaced CAR communities. It also frames the work as advancing democracy and human rights objectives and supporting broader DRL priorities around rights protection and democratic values.
17. Does the notice list specific required activities?
No. The notice does not list specific required activities. It provides the focus area (religious freedom and related rights for displaced CAR communities in Cameroon) and indicates alignment with DRL democracy and human rights priorities, but it does not specify an exact activity set.
18. What kinds of activities does the description suggest could fit, based on the focus stated?
While the notice does not prescribe activities, it suggests programming that engages social, legal, and community dynamics in Cameroon affecting the ability of displaced CAR communities to practice religion freely and safely. The description implies attention to intercommunal tensions following displacement and conflict, and to institutional or community-level factors that protect or undermine religious freedom. It also notes that DRL religious freedom programs commonly emphasize practical protection outcomes such as strengthening community-based mechanisms to prevent and respond to religiously motivated discrimination or violence, supporting dialogue across faith communities, improving awareness of rights among displaced populations, and reinforcing the capacity of local civil society actors to monitor, document, and advocate on religious freedom issues.
19. When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on November 12, 2014, and originally closed on January 12, 2015. No extension is listed in the provided information.
20. Is this solicitation still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on February 11, 2015, which indicates this specific solicitation is historical.
21. What should applicants do if they need technical help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement to GrantSolutions.gov support, and it provides phone numbers and an email address for that technical support.
22. Where are the full proposal rules and compliance expectations described?
The notice indicates the main substance of the application rules and full proposal requirements is in DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), which would typically govern submission steps, required components, budget format, and compliance obligations for State Department assistance awards.
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