Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 11 KG 060711
Apply for DRL 11 KG 060711
- 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 "Democracy and Human Rights Programs in Kyrgyzstan" 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 Jun 7, 2011 and posted on Jun 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,375,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having 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.
- Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria Be a non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) and Have demonstrated 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. Be a registered user of grants.gov. Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non governmental organizations. An OMB policy directive published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 27, 2003, requires that all organizations applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (DB) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for all Federal grants or cooperative agreements in or after October 1, 2003. Please reference http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fedreg/062703grantidentifier.pdf for the complete OMB policy directive.
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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 competition titled "Democracy and Human Rights Programs in Kyrgyzstan" under Funding Opportunity Number DRL 11 KG 060711. The purpose of the opportunity is to solicit project proposals that strengthen democracy, advance human rights, and support civil society development in Kyrgyzstan. The announcement is framed as a Request for Proposals (RFP), meaning applicants are expected to submit a structured project plan that fits DRL's priorities in this thematic area and country context.
The program is funded under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor." DRL anticipated making about four awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,375,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a defined range: a minimum (floor) of $275,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $600,000. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, although applicants sometimes still leverage partner support or complementary resources to strengthen a proposal.
Eligibility is limited to certain categories of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category listing), as well as private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The eligibility criteria further emphasize organizational capacity and track record: applicants must be a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a U.S. university or research institution meeting 501(c)(3) provisions, and they must show demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably similar in nature. DRL notes it may request additional background information from organizations without prior federal grant experience, and such organizations could be considered for limited funding on a pilot basis, which signals that newer applicants are not automatically excluded but may face closer scrutiny and potentially smaller initial awards.
The opportunity also includes standard federal administrative requirements for applying. Applicants must be registered users of Grants.gov to submit an application. In addition, consistent with an Office of Management and Budget policy directive, applicants must have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number for federal grant applications (a common identifier requirement for U.S. government funding at that time). Beyond registration and identifiers, DRL underscores the importance of local engagement: applicants must have existing partnerships in Kyrgyzstan, or at least the capacity to develop active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders, including industry and non-governmental organizations. This signals that proposals are expected to be grounded in local relationships and implementation realities rather than run entirely from outside the country.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on June 7, 2011, with an original and final closing date of July 6, 2011. The archive date is listed as August 5, 2011, indicating the point after which the announcement was no longer active for new submissions. Applicants seeking full details were directed to an additional information link labeled "DRL Request for Proposals," and the listed point of contact for assistance (especially if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically) was Program Officer Rozina Damanwala at (202) 431-9305.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Democracy and Human Rights Programs in Kyrgyzstan (DRL 11 KG 060711)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), titled "Democracy and Human Rights Programs in Kyrgyzstan" under Funding Opportunity Number DRL 11 KG 060711.
What is the purpose of the grant competition?
The purpose is to solicit project proposals that strengthen democracy, advance human rights, and support civil society development in Kyrgyzstan.
Is this announcement a Request for Proposals (RFP) or something else?
It is framed as a Request for Proposals (RFP). Applicants are expected to submit a structured project plan aligned with DRL priorities for this thematic area and country context.
Which U.S. government program (CFDA) is this opportunity funded under?
The opportunity is funded under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
How much total funding was expected to be available?
DRL estimated a total funding amount of $1,375,000 for this competition.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making about four awards.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $275,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $600,000.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education within that nonprofit category listing)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
Are universities and research institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. Private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible. The eligibility language also notes that a U.S. university or research institution meeting 501(c)(3) provisions may apply.
Does the opportunity require prior experience managing federal grants?
The announcement emphasizes demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably similar in nature. DRL also notes it may request additional background information from organizations without prior federal grant experience.
Can organizations without prior federal grant experience still be considered?
Yes. Organizations without prior federal grant experience are not automatically excluded, but DRL may request additional background information and such organizations could be considered for limited funding on a pilot basis.
Does the applicant need to have partners in Kyrgyzstan?
Yes. DRL underscores that applicants must have existing partnerships in Kyrgyzstan, or at least the capacity to develop active partnerships with in-country entities and relevant stakeholders, including industry and non-governmental organizations.
Do proposals need to reflect local engagement and in-country implementation realities?
Yes. The emphasis on existing or developable partnerships with in-country stakeholders signals that proposals are expected to be grounded in local relationships and implementation realities, not run entirely from outside Kyrgyzstan.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applicants must submit the application through Grants.gov and must be registered users of Grants.gov.
Is a DUNS number required to apply?
Yes. Consistent with an Office of Management and Budget policy directive referenced in the announcement, applicants must have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number for federal grant applications.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 7, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was July 6, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is August 5, 2011, indicating the point after which the announcement was no longer active for new submissions.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants seeking full details were directed to an additional information link labeled "DRL Request for Proposals."
Who was the point of contact for assistance?
The listed point of contact was Program Officer Rozina Damanwala at (202) 431-9305, especially for assistance if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically.
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