Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 005
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 005
- 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 Europe and Eurasia (Azerbaijan, Moldova and Turkey)" 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 8, 2013 and posted on Nov 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 19, 2013 No Explanation. (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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Europe and Eurasia (Azerbaijan, Moldova and Turkey) opportunity is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It solicits project proposals from eligible organizations that can design and implement programs aimed at strengthening civil society and supporting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law specifically in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey. DRL frames the announcement as a Request for Proposals, meaning applicants are expected to submit clear program designs, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes aligned with civil society strengthening in those country contexts. The notice itself points applicants to the full Public Notice for detailed requirements, program priorities, and application instructions.
The funding opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 005, and it is associated with CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. DRL anticipated making up to three awards under this competition. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants could still choose to leverage additional resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Eligible applicants included a range of nonprofit and academic entities, specifically private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they were not institutions of higher education). In practical terms, this eligibility list indicates DRL was open to proposals from universities and research institutions as well as civil society organizations and NGOs, provided they could manage a federal grant and carry out programming relevant to democratic governance and rights-based outcomes in the target countries.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on November 8, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 19, 2013. The archive date was January 18, 2014, indicating the competition is no longer open. Organizations that had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provided 24/7 support (except federal holidays) via phone and email.
Overall, the grant was structured as a mid-sized DRL competition focused on civil society strengthening in three specific Europe and Eurasia countries, with a limited number of awards and a relatively defined funding range. Applicants would have needed to rely on the full Public Notice to understand the precise thematic priorities and selection criteria, but the core aim presented in the synopsis is clear: fund projects that reinforce civil society as a pathway to stronger democratic institutions, improved protection of human rights, and greater adherence to the rule of law in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Europe and Eurasia (Azerbaijan, Moldova and Turkey)" grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It solicits project proposals from eligible organizations to design and implement programs that strengthen civil society and support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey.
Which U.S. government office is running this competition?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What type of announcement is this (RFP, NOFO, etc.)?
DRL framed the announcement as a Request for Proposals (RFP). Applicants were expected to submit clear program designs, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes aligned with civil society strengthening in the target country contexts.
What is the main goal of projects funded under this opportunity?
Based on the synopsis, the core aim is to fund projects that reinforce civil society as a pathway to stronger democratic institutions, improved protection of human rights, and greater adherence to the rule of law in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey.
Which countries are specifically included in this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses specifically on Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making up to three awards under this competition.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $300,000 to an award ceiling of $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still include additional resources even if cost sharing is not required?
Yes. While cost sharing was not required, applicants could choose to leverage additional resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included: private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not institutions of higher education).
Does the eligibility list include universities and research institutions?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, which indicates universities and similar academic institutions were eligible.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status were eligible, as long as they were not institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 005.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 8, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was December 19, 2013.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was January 18, 2014, which indicates the competition is no longer open.
Where were applicants directed for detailed requirements and instructions?
Applicants were pointed to the full Public Notice for detailed requirements, program priorities, and application instructions.
What kind of information would applicants need to provide in their proposals?
Because DRL described it as an RFP, applicants were expected to provide clear program designs, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes aligned with strengthening civil society in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey. The full Public Notice was referenced for specific requirements.
What should organizations do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Organizations having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center.
How could applicants reach the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Contact Center offered support by phone and email.
When was Grants.gov support available?
Support was available 24/7, except federal holidays.
How is this opportunity described in terms of scope and award size?
It was described as a mid-sized DRL competition with a limited number of awards (up to three) and a relatively defined funding range ($300,000 to $500,000 per award), focused on civil society strengthening in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Turkey.
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