Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 008
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 008
- 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, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Africa and the Near East Region" 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 Dec 17, 2012 and posted on Dec 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2013. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) issued this discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 008, titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Africa and the Near East Region." The announcement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting organizations to design and implement projects specifically aimed at advancing democracy, strengthening human rights protections, and supporting the rule of law in Kenya and Tanzania. The opportunity is funded and administered as a grant, and it falls under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which is typically used for overseas programming that promotes accountable governance, civic freedoms, and legal and institutional safeguards.
The funding parameters indicate that DRL expected to make approximately two awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range between an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000, suggesting a preference for moderately sized, focused projects with clear objectives and measurable outcomes rather than very small pilot activities or large multi-country efforts. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although organizations could still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthened their proposal.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the target applicant pool was primarily NGOs and civil society organizations with the capacity to run governance and rights-related programs, including those with experience working in East Africa and with relevant local partnerships.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on December 13, 2012, with an initial closing date of January 4, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of January 11, 2013. The archive date is listed as February 10, 2013, indicating when the opportunity was removed from active posting. For applicants who could not access the full announcement online, the public-facing contact point was the Grants.gov Contact Center, with phone and email support provided through Grants.gov rather than a program officer contact listed in the summary data. Overall, the core purpose of the opportunity was to solicit implementable, country-relevant proposals that would contribute to democratic governance, protection of human rights, and stronger rule-of-law conditions in Kenya and Tanzania within the stated funding range and award expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Africa and the Near East Region."
2) Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
3) What type of announcement is this?
The announcement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting organizations to design and implement projects aligned with the stated goals.
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 008.
5) What is the CFDA number and program name for this funding?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
6) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to solicit implementable proposals that advance democracy, strengthen protections for human rights, and support the rule of law.
7) Which countries are specifically targeted by this opportunity?
Projects are specifically aimed at Kenya and Tanzania.
8) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is funded and administered as a grant.
9) How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL expected to make approximately two awards.
10) What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from an award floor of $350,000 to an award ceiling of $500,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
12) Can applicants still include other resources even if cost sharing is not required?
Yes. While not required, organizations could choose to leverage other resources if it strengthened their proposal.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
14) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Eligible nonprofits must not be institutions of higher education.
15) What kinds of organizations does this eligibility description generally target?
The target applicant pool is primarily NGOs and civil society organizations with the capacity to run governance and rights-related programs, including those with experience in East Africa and relevant local partnerships.
16) What types of activities does CFDA 19.345 typically support (as described in the summary)?
It is typically used for overseas programming that promotes accountable governance, civic freedoms, and legal and institutional safeguards.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 13, 2012.
18) What was the original application closing date?
The initial closing date was January 4, 2013.
19) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to January 11, 2013.
20) What does the archive date indicate, and what was it for this opportunity?
The archive date indicates when the opportunity was removed from active posting. The archive date listed is February 10, 2013.
21) Who should applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement online?
The public-facing contact point listed in the summary was the Grants.gov Contact Center (phone and email support through Grants.gov).
22) Is a program officer contact listed in the summary information provided?
No. The summary data described support through the Grants.gov Contact Center rather than listing a program officer contact.
23) What kind of project scope does the funding range suggest?
The award floor and ceiling suggest a preference for moderately sized, focused projects with clear objectives and measurable outcomes, rather than very small pilot activities or large multi-country efforts.
24) What geographic scope is emphasized for proposals?
The opportunity emphasizes country-relevant proposals focused on Kenya and Tanzania.
25) What thematic areas should proposals address?
Proposals should be designed to advance democracy, protect and strengthen human rights, and support the rule of law.
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