Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 037
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 037
- 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 Statements of Interest Iraq Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.016 Iraq Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2015 and posted on Feb 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria Be a U.S. based or foreign based non profit organization/non government organization (NGO), or a public international organization or Be a private, public, or state institution of higher education or Be a for profit organization or business, although there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements, including those outlined in 48 CFR Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards), 48 CFR Part 31 ( SCost Principles), and 22 CFR 145.24(b)(3)(Program Income) and Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic partners or in country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including industry and NGOs and Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar projects. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined SOI. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. DRLs preference is to work with non profit entities however there may be occasions when a for profit entity is best suited. For profit entities should be aware that its application may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. No entity listed on the Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM) is eligible for any assistance or can participate in any activities under an award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR Part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR Part 1989 Comp., p. 235), Debarment and Suspension. Organizations are not required to have a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number and an active SAM.gov registration to apply for this solicitation through GrantSolutions.gov. If a project is selected for further funding stages, these will need to be obtained.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) focused on Iraq. DRL is not asking for full proposals at this stage; instead, it is soliciting short Statements of Interest (SOIs) from organizations that want to describe strong program ideas and demonstrate they have the capacity to manage projects that advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iraq. The funding is provided under CFDA 19.016 (Iraq Assistance Program) and is offered as discretionary grant funding.
DRL indicated an estimated total of $10,000,000 available for this set of Iraq-related programs, with individual awards expected to range from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $2,500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility (though leveraged resources can still be a competitive strength in many federal programs). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is broadly framed as democracy and human rights programming.
A wide range of applicant types may submit an SOI. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based or foreign-based nonprofit organizations/NGOs, public international organizations, private/public/state institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit entities (with important restrictions). DRL notes a preference for working with nonprofit entities, but leaves room for for-profit organizations when they are the best fit for the work. For-profit applicants should expect additional scrutiny, and they should be aware that federal rules limit how fees and/or profit can be treated under assistance awards, with references to relevant regulations such as 48 CFR Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards), 48 CFR Part 31 (Cost Principles), and 22 CFR 145.24(b)(3) regarding program income. The notice also allows for consortia submissions, but requires one organization to serve as the lead applicant.
Beyond organizational type, DRL emphasizes capacity and partnerships. Applicants should have existing partnerships or the ability to build active partnerships with thematic partners or in-country partners and other stakeholders, including NGOs and industry, as relevant to the proposed concept. Applicants should also be able to show a record of successfully administering projects, preferably similar in scope or complexity to what they are proposing. DRL reserves the right to request additional background from organizations without prior federal award experience, and it may limit funding for such organizations on a pilot basis, which signals that newer federal recipients may still be considered but could receive smaller or more tightly scoped awards initially.
Standard federal eligibility restrictions apply. Any entity listed on the Excluded Parties List System within SAM (System for Award Management) is not eligible to receive assistance or participate in award activities, consistent with debarment and suspension rules under 2 CFR 180 implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689. The notice also clarifies a practical application detail: a DUNS number and active SAM.gov registration are not required merely to apply at the SOI stage through GrantSolutions.gov, but if an applicant is selected for later stages that lead toward an award, those registrations/identifiers will be required.
Key dates show this was a time-limited solicitation posted February 3, 2015, with a closing date of March 4, 2015, and an archive date of April 3, 2015. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) focused on Iraq. The goal is to identify organizations with strong program ideas and the capacity to manage projects that advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iraq.
2) Is DRL requesting full proposals right now?
No. DRL is not asking for full proposals at this stage. It is soliciting short Statements of Interest (SOIs) that describe program concepts and demonstrate organizational capacity.
3) What is the CFDA number and program reference for this funding?
The funding is provided under CFDA 19.016, identified as the Iraq Assistance Program.
4) What type of funding instrument is expected?
The notice describes the funding instrument type as a grant and characterizes the support as discretionary grant funding.
5) What is the thematic focus or activity category?
The activity category is broadly framed as democracy and human rights programming, with an emphasis on advancing democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iraq.
6) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
DRL estimated a total of $10,000,000 available for this set of Iraq-related programs.
7) What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $2,500,000.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility. (Separately, leveraged resources can still be a competitive strength in many federal programs.)
9) Who is eligible to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI)?
A wide range of applicant types may submit an SOI, including U.S.-based or foreign-based nonprofit organizations/NGOs, public international organizations, private/public/state institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit entities (with restrictions and additional scrutiny for for-profits).
10) Does DRL prefer certain applicant types?
Yes. DRL notes a preference for working with nonprofit entities, while still allowing for for-profit organizations when they are the best fit for the work.
11) Can for-profit organizations apply, and are there special considerations?
Yes, for-profit entities may apply, but they should expect additional scrutiny. Federal rules can limit how fees and/or profit are treated under assistance awards. The notice references regulations including 48 CFR Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards), 48 CFR Part 31 (Cost Principles), and 22 CFR 145.24(b)(3) regarding program income.
12) Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. The notice allows consortia submissions, but requires one organization to serve as the lead applicant.
13) What does DRL emphasize about partnerships?
Applicants should have existing partnerships or the ability to build active partnerships with thematic partners or in-country partners and other stakeholders, including NGOs and industry, as relevant to the proposed concept.
14) What kind of organizational track record is expected?
Applicants should be able to show a record of successfully administering projects, preferably similar in scope or complexity to what they are proposing.
15) What if an organization has not previously managed a federal award?
DRL reserves the right to request additional background from organizations without prior federal award experience. The notice also states DRL may limit funding for such organizations on a pilot basis, meaning newer federal recipients may still be considered but could receive smaller or more tightly scoped awards initially.
16) Are there eligibility restrictions related to debarment or suspension?
Yes. Any entity listed on the Excluded Parties List System within SAM (System for Award Management) is not eligible to receive assistance or participate in award activities, consistent with debarment and suspension rules under 2 CFR 180 implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689.
17) Are a DUNS number and active SAM.gov registration required to submit an SOI?
No. A DUNS number and active SAM.gov registration are not required merely to apply at the SOI stage through GrantSolutions.gov.
18) When would DUNS and SAM.gov registration be required?
If an applicant is selected for later stages that lead toward an award, then the required registrations/identifiers (including DUNS and active SAM.gov registration, as stated in the notice) will be required.
19) What were the key dates for this solicitation?
The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2015. The closing date was March 4, 2015. The archive date was April 3, 2015.
20) Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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