Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 004
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 004
- 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" 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 Oct 24, 2012 and posted on Oct 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2012 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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria Be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization. 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. Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non governmental organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State issued a discretionary grant funding opportunity titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Europe and Eurasia" (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA-DRLAQM-13-004). The solicitation sought proposals from qualified organizations to run projects that advance democratic participation, protect human rights, and strengthen rule of law outcomes in the Europe and Eurasia region, with the competition focused specifically on two program tracks: a regional initiative supporting Roma communities and a country-focused initiative aimed at increasing civic engagement in Belarus. DRL anticipated making two awards under this announcement, tied to the two priority areas described in the notice, and the programs were meant to be implemented by organizations that could demonstrate credible experience and partnerships capable of operating effectively in the targeted environments.
A major priority area was "Empowerment of Roma in Civil Society," with approximately $700,000 available. This regional program was framed around addressing persistent anti-Roma violence and discrimination across Europe by strengthening Roma participation and leadership in civil society. The core approach emphasized practical capacity-building: training Roma civic leaders and Roma-led or Roma-serving NGOs to engage more effectively in advocacy at multiple levels, including local, national, and regional forums. In practice, that focus suggests activities like leadership development, advocacy strategy training, coalition building, and skills for engaging government institutions and regional bodies, with the overall intent of improving Roma communities' ability to defend rights, influence policy, and counter discrimination through organized civic action.
The second priority area was "Increasing Community Participation in Belarus," with approximately $600,000 available. DRL described the goal as expanding the knowledge and understanding of Belarusians outside major urban centers on community advocacy and activism. The emphasis on populations beyond cities indicates an interest in reaching smaller towns and rural areas where access to civic education, organizing skills, and networks may be more limited. Program concepts under this track would be expected to build practical civic capacity, helping local residents understand how to identify community problems, organize around shared interests, communicate with decision-makers, and participate in community-driven initiatives that reflect democratic engagement at the grassroots level.
From an administrative standpoint, the award instrument was a grant, with an award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $700,000. The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor." No cost sharing or matching was required, which typically lowers barriers for civil society organizations that may not have large unrestricted funding pools. The announcement was posted on October 24, 2012, with an application deadline (closing date) of December 1, 2012, and an archive date of December 31, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition typical of federal assistance solicitations.
Eligibility was open to several categories of applicants, including U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, private and public/state institutions of higher education, and certain international or internationally headquartered comparable organizations and international organizations. Beyond basic eligibility categories, DRL highlighted specific expectations: applicants needed demonstrated experience managing successful projects, preferably similar in scope or theme, and the capacity to administer federal grant awards. The bureau reserved the right to request extra background from organizations without prior federal grant experience and noted those applicants could receive limited funding on a pilot basis. DRL also emphasized the importance of in-country partnerships and stakeholder engagement, signaling that competitive proposals would need credible relationships or a clear plan to build partnerships with relevant local entities, including NGOs and other stakeholders, to ensure the projects are grounded in local realities and can achieve practical outcomes.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays. Overall, the opportunity was structured as a targeted, two-track competition intended to fund concrete, capacity-building interventions: one to strengthen Roma civic leadership and advocacy against discrimination across the region, and another to broaden civic participation skills among non-urban communities in Belarus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Europe and Eurasia."
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State issued this discretionary grant funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA-DRLAQM-13-004.
What is the CFDA number and program name for this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What region does this opportunity focus on?
The projects are intended to support democracy, human rights, and rule of law outcomes in Europe and Eurasia.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making under this announcement?
DRL anticipated making two awards under this announcement, tied to the two priority program tracks described in the notice.
What are the two program tracks (priority areas) in this competition?
The competition focused on two tracks: (1) a regional initiative supporting Roma communities ("Empowerment of Roma in Civil Society"), and (2) a country-focused initiative aimed at increasing civic engagement in Belarus ("Increasing Community Participation in Belarus").
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a grant.
What is the minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award floor is $300,000 and the award ceiling is $700,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on October 24, 2012.
What was the application deadline (closing date)?
The application deadline (closing date) was December 1, 2012.
When was the archive date for the solicitation?
The archive date was December 31, 2012.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to: U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, private and public/state institutions of higher education, and certain international or internationally headquartered comparable organizations and international organizations.
Does DRL require applicants to have prior experience managing similar projects?
Yes. DRL highlighted that applicants should have demonstrated experience managing successful projects, preferably similar in scope or theme.
Do applicants need to have experience administering federal grants?
Applicants were expected to have the capacity to administer federal grant awards.
What if an organization does not have prior federal grant experience?
DRL reserved the right to request additional background information from organizations without prior federal grant experience. The notice also stated such applicants could receive limited funding on a pilot basis.
How important are in-country partnerships and local stakeholder engagement?
DRL emphasized the importance of in-country partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Competitive proposals were expected to show credible relationships or a clear plan to build partnerships with relevant local entities (including NGOs and other stakeholders) to ensure the work is grounded in local realities and can achieve practical outcomes.
What is the first priority area: "Empowerment of Roma in Civil Society"?
This priority area is a regional program focused on strengthening Roma participation and leadership in civil society to address persistent anti-Roma violence and discrimination across Europe.
How much funding was available for the Roma priority area?
Approximately $700,000 was available for "Empowerment of Roma in Civil Society."
What kinds of activities fit the Roma empowerment track?
The notice framed the approach around practical capacity-building for Roma civic leaders and Roma-led or Roma-serving NGOs to engage more effectively in advocacy at local, national, and regional forums. Suggested activity types implied by the description include leadership development, advocacy strategy training, coalition building, and skills for engaging government institutions and regional bodies.
What outcomes is the Roma empowerment track trying to achieve?
The stated intent was to improve Roma communities' ability to defend rights, influence policy, and counter discrimination through organized civic action.
What is the second priority area: "Increasing Community Participation in Belarus"?
This priority area is a country-focused program aimed at increasing civic engagement in Belarus by expanding the knowledge and understanding of community advocacy and activism, particularly among people outside major urban centers.
How much funding was available for the Belarus participation priority area?
Approximately $600,000 was available for "Increasing Community Participation in Belarus."
Who is the Belarus track intended to reach?
The emphasis is on Belarusians outside major urban centers, suggesting a focus on smaller towns and rural areas where access to civic education, organizing skills, and networks may be more limited.
What kinds of activities fit the Belarus civic participation track?
Program concepts under this track were expected to build practical civic capacity, helping local residents understand how to identify community problems, organize around shared interests, communicate with decision-makers, and participate in community-driven initiatives that reflect democratic engagement at the grassroots level.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Is this opportunity time-limited?
Yes. The notice included a posted date (October 24, 2012), a closing date (December 1, 2012), and an archive date (December 31, 2012), indicating it was a time-limited competition typical of federal assistance solicitations.
What is the overall purpose of this two-track competition?
The opportunity was structured to fund concrete, capacity-building interventions: one to strengthen Roma civic leadership and advocacy against discrimination across the region, and another to broaden civic participation skills among non-urban communities in Belarus.
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