Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 014
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 014
- 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 Religious Freedom in Egypt." 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 $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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State released a discretionary grant opportunity focused on supporting projects that advance democracy, human rights, and religious freedom in Egypt. The solicitation invites eligible organizations to submit full proposals for activities designed to strengthen respect for fundamental rights and to promote religious freedom, with the understanding that any award would be contingent on the availability of funding. In practical terms, the program is positioned as an international democracy and rights support initiative under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor), and it is aimed at funding one project that aligns closely with DRL priorities in Egypt.
This opportunity was issued as a grant (not a cooperative agreement or contract) and anticipated making a single award. The funding amount was set very specifically: the estimated total funding was $500,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor were also $500,000, indicating DRL expected one award at that exact level rather than a range of potential award sizes. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically means applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary cost share could still be proposed depending on program rules and the detailed instructions.
The competition timeline shows the announcement was posted and created on November 12, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 12, 2015. The listing indicates the opportunity was later archived on February 11, 2015, which generally means the application window had closed and the solicitation was no longer active. Organizations that needed the full requirements were directed to the Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) document hosted on the State Department website, which would typically include the required proposal format, budget guidance, monitoring and evaluation expectations, mandatory federal forms, and any program-specific compliance requirements.
Eligibility was broad and included several types of entities. Eligible applicants 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 (as long as they were not institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations that are not small businesses. The announcement notes that applicants should consult the PSI for complete eligibility details and submission rules, which is where any additional limitations (such as registration requirements, documentation, or country-specific considerations) would be spelled out.
For administrative support, the notice provided GrantSolutions.gov help desk contact information for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, including phone numbers and an email address (help@grantsolutions.gov). The responsible agency office identified for the opportunity was the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State to support projects that advance democracy, human rights, and religious freedom in Egypt. The solicitation invited full proposals for activities designed to strengthen respect for fundamental rights and promote religious freedom.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The responsible office is the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) within the U.S. Department of State.
Is this a grant, a cooperative agreement, or a contract?
The opportunity was issued as a grant (not a cooperative agreement and not a contract).
What is the program/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.345, titled International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What geographic focus does the opportunity target?
The program focus described in the solicitation is Egypt, with activities intended to advance DRL priorities related to democracy, human rights, and religious freedom in Egypt.
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated making a single award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $500,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $500,000, indicating DRL expected one award at that exact amount rather than a range of award sizes.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed in the opportunity summary. This generally means applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary cost share could still be proposed depending on program rules and detailed instructions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on November 12, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both January 12, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on February 11, 2015, which generally means the application window had closed and the solicitation was no longer active.
What type of application was requested (concept note or full proposal)?
The solicitation invited eligible organizations to submit full proposals.
Where could applicants find the full proposal requirements and instructions?
Organizations were directed to the Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) document hosted on the State Department website. The PSI would typically cover the required proposal format, budget guidance, monitoring and evaluation expectations, mandatory federal forms, and any program-specific compliance requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included the following entity types:
- 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 (as long as they were not institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations that are not small businesses
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
The eligibility list specifies for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, implying small businesses were not included in the eligible for-profit category in the summarized eligibility description.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The solicitation included both U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (provided they were not institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Were there any additional eligibility rules applicants needed to check?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to consult the Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for complete eligibility details and submission rules, which is where additional limitations (such as registration requirements, documentation, or country-specific considerations) would typically be specified.
What does it mean that the award is contingent on the availability of funding?
The solicitation stated that any award would be contingent on the availability of funding, meaning an award could only be made if funds were available for the program.
What kind of help was available for technical issues accessing the announcement?
The notice provided GrantSolutions.gov help desk support for applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
How can applicants contact the GrantSolutions.gov help desk?
Applicants could contact the GrantSolutions.gov help desk by email at help@grantsolutions.gov. The notice also provided phone numbers for support.
What platform or system was referenced for accessing the announcement?
GrantSolutions.gov was referenced, including help desk contact information for access issues.
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