Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 007
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 007
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: China Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-09-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-10-16. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- 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, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) for grant-funded projects focused on China, specifically programs that advance the policy objective of fostering greater respect for human rights in China. This announcement is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), which typically functions as an initial step in DRL's process to identify promising project concepts before inviting full proposals or moving forward with more detailed application stages. Applicants are directed to consult DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) on the DRL website for the required format, compliance expectations, and submission procedures.
This opportunity is identified as "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: China Programs" with Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 18 007. It is a discretionary funding opportunity using a grant instrument, categorized under the funding activity area listed as "Other," and associated with CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) number 19.345. The announcement was created on September 25, 2017, and the original closing date for submissions is October 16, 2017, indicating a defined window for organizations to submit their SOIs.
A key feature of the posting is the potential funding scale: the listed award ceiling is $1,500,000, which signals that DRL may consider relatively substantial projects depending on the scope, feasibility, and alignment with DRL priorities. The number of expected awards is not specified in the source information, which can mean the bureau is keeping flexibility based on the strength of submissions, available funding, and programmatic priorities.
Eligibility is broad and includes several types of organizations that commonly implement democracy and human rights programming. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in that category), and an "Others" category, which usually leaves room for additional entity types that meet DRL and federal assistance requirements. In practice, this suggests DRL is open to universities, research centers, civil society organizations, and other qualified implementers capable of designing and carrying out human-rights-related programming connected to China.
The core programmatic aim is straightforward but significant: supporting initiatives that help foster respect for human rights in China. While the brief description does not list specific thematic areas, DRL China-focused human rights programming often centers on strengthening civil society capacity, improving access to credible information, supporting the rights of vulnerable or marginalized groups, promoting rule of law and fundamental freedoms, documenting and reporting abuses consistent with ethical and legal standards, and building networks that can sustain human rights work over time. The SOI process is generally meant to help DRL assess whether an organization has a strong concept, a viable approach, and the institutional capacity to manage federal grant funds, including financial oversight and monitoring and evaluation.
Because the announcement explicitly points applicants to DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions, the practical takeaway is that interested organizations should focus on producing an SOI that is tightly aligned with DRL's human rights objectives for China, clearly defines the problem being addressed, describes the proposed activities and intended outcomes, identifies target participants or beneficiaries, and demonstrates implementer credibility and risk awareness. Organizations should also be prepared to follow U.S. government assistance requirements outlined in the PSI, which commonly cover matters like budget presentation, cost principles, reporting expectations, and any required registrations or compliance certifications needed to receive federal funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: China Programs."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is DRL requesting at this stage: a full proposal or something else?
DRL is requesting Statements of Interest (SOIs). This is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), which typically serves as an initial step used to identify promising project concepts before DRL invites full proposals or moves into more detailed application stages.
4) What is the focus country or geographic emphasis of the projects?
The projects are focused on China.
5) What is the main policy objective for projects under this opportunity?
The stated policy objective is fostering greater respect for human rights in China.
6) What types of projects does DRL appear to be looking for?
Based on the description provided, DRL is seeking grant-funded projects that advance human rights in China. While the announcement does not list specific themes, it indicates DRL China-focused human rights programming often includes concepts such as strengthening civil society capacity, improving access to credible information, supporting the rights of vulnerable or marginalized groups, promoting rule of law and fundamental freedoms, documenting and reporting abuses consistent with ethical and legal standards, and building networks that can sustain human rights work over time.
7) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 18 007.
8) What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a grant instrument.
9) What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number listed is 19.345.
10) What is the funding activity area/category?
The funding activity area is listed as "Other."
11) What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $1,500,000.
12) Does the posting specify how many awards will be made?
No. The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided information.
13) When was this opportunity created?
The announcement was created on September 25, 2017.
14) What is the closing date for submissions?
The original closing date for submissions is October 16, 2017.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in that category)
- "Others" (a category that may allow additional entity types that meet DRL and federal assistance requirements)
16) Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
17) Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and also nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted condition that those without 501(c)(3) status are eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that category).
18) What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The posting includes an "Others" category, which generally signals that additional entity types may be considered if they meet DRL and federal assistance requirements.
19) Where do applicants find the required format and submission procedures for the SOI?
Applicants are directed to consult DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) on the DRL website for required format, compliance expectations, and submission procedures.
20) What should an SOI generally include for this DRL request (based on the description provided)?
The description indicates that interested organizations should prepare an SOI that is tightly aligned with DRL's human rights objectives for China and that clearly:
- Defines the problem being addressed
- Describes proposed activities and intended outcomes
- Identifies target participants or beneficiaries
- Demonstrates implementer credibility and risk awareness
21) What is DRL likely assessing during the SOI stage?
The SOI process is described as a way for DRL to assess whether an organization has a strong concept, a viable approach, and the institutional capacity to manage federal grant funds, including financial oversight and monitoring and evaluation.
22) What kinds of compliance or administrative requirements should applicants be prepared for?
The posting indicates applicants should be prepared to follow U.S. government assistance requirements outlined in DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI). The description notes these commonly cover items such as budget presentation, cost principles, reporting expectations, and any required registrations or compliance certifications needed to receive federal funding.
23) Is this opportunity described as competitive or discretionary?
It is identified as a discretionary funding opportunity.
24) What is the practical takeaway for applicants considering this opportunity?
Based on the description, the practical takeaway is to focus on producing an SOI that aligns closely with DRL's human rights objectives for China and to follow DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for formatting, compliance expectations, and submission procedures.
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