Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 057
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 057
- 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 Iraq" 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 Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2014 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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 Private 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 Iraq opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 057) is a discretionary grant competition issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invites organizations to submit project proposals that strengthen democratic governance, advance human rights, and reinforce the rule of law in Iraq under the Iraq Assistance Program (CFDA 19.016). DRL anticipated making around six awards through this announcement, with individual grants allowed up to an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive, though proposals still generally need to show credible budgeting and feasibility.
Programmatically, DRL is looking for proposals that fit one or more of six priority areas. First, it seeks efforts that promote the protection of minority ethnic and religious communities in Iraq, which can include initiatives aimed at safeguarding rights, improving access to justice, strengthening community security through rights-based approaches, documenting abuses, or supporting advocacy and legal aid for vulnerable groups. Second, the opportunity emphasizes promoting tolerance and reconciliation, pointing toward projects that reduce sectarian tension, counter incitement and discrimination, and build trust across communities through dialogue, joint problem-solving, conflict resolution mechanisms, and community-level reconciliation processes.
Third, DRL encourages proposals focused on human rights protection, promotion, and justice. This area typically covers practical work such as strengthening accountability, supporting victims and survivors, improving human rights monitoring and reporting, expanding legal services, or building the capacity of civil society and relevant institutions to uphold due process and other fundamental rights. Fourth, the announcement highlights supporting youth activism in peacebuilding in Iraq, signaling interest in programs that help young people engage constructively in civic life, organize nonviolent community initiatives, participate in local decision-making, and contribute to stabilizing efforts through leadership development and civic education tied to real community challenges.
Fifth, the opportunity includes a Women, Peace, and Security focus, reflecting a priority on women s meaningful participation in peacebuilding and public life, protection of women s rights during conflict and displacement, and efforts that help ensure women can influence security and governance outcomes. This can encompass supporting women-led organizations, increasing women s involvement in mediation and community security discussions, addressing barriers to participation, and strengthening protections and services connected to gender-based violence and discrimination. Sixth, DRL seeks proposals aimed at mitigating conflict in Iraqi host communities affected by the influx of Iraqi returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and Syrian refugees. This priority recognizes that large population movements can strain services and intensify local grievances, so it points toward programming that reduces community tensions, improves dispute resolution, supports social cohesion, and helps communities manage resource-related and identity-based conflict drivers in rights-respecting ways.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in the latter category). The opportunity was posted July 9, 2014, with key records created July 16, 2014, and it originally closed August 1, 2014 (with the same current closing date shown) and an archive date of August 31, 2014. For access issues related to the full announcement, the public-facing support channel listed 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 the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Iraq.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 057.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
4) What program does this opportunity fall under (CFDA number)?
The opportunity is under the Iraq Assistance Program with CFDA 19.016.
5) What is the main goal of the opportunity?
The opportunity invites project proposals that strengthen democratic governance, advance human rights, and reinforce the rule of law in Iraq.
6) How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making around six awards under this announcement.
7) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual grants are allowed up to an award ceiling of $2,000,000.
8) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required, meaning applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive.
10) If cost sharing is not required, does the budget still matter?
Yes. Even without a cost-share requirement, proposals generally still need to demonstrate credible budgeting and feasibility.
11) What types of projects is DRL looking to fund?
DRL is looking for proposals that align with one or more of six priority areas related to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iraq.
12) What are the six priority areas for proposed projects?
The six priority areas described in the announcement are:
- Protection of minority ethnic and religious communities in Iraq
- Promoting tolerance and reconciliation
- Human rights protection, promotion, and justice
- Youth activism in peacebuilding
- Women, Peace, and Security
- Mitigating conflict in Iraqi host communities affected by returnees, IDPs, and Syrian refugees
13) What does the minority protection priority area include?
This area can include initiatives such as safeguarding rights, improving access to justice, strengthening community security through rights-based approaches, documenting abuses, and supporting advocacy and legal aid for vulnerable groups.
14) What kinds of activities fit under tolerance and reconciliation?
This priority points to projects that reduce sectarian tension, counter incitement and discrimination, and build trust across communities through dialogue, joint problem-solving, conflict resolution mechanisms, and community-level reconciliation processes.
15) What does DRL mean by human rights protection, promotion, and justice?
Examples described include strengthening accountability, supporting victims and survivors, improving human rights monitoring and reporting, expanding legal services, and building the capacity of civil society and relevant institutions to uphold due process and other fundamental rights.
16) What kinds of youth-focused projects are encouraged?
The youth activism priority signals interest in programs that help young people engage constructively in civic life, organize nonviolent community initiatives, participate in local decision-making, and contribute to stabilizing efforts through leadership development and civic education tied to real community challenges.
17) What is covered under the Women, Peace, and Security priority area?
This focus reflects a priority on women's meaningful participation in peacebuilding and public life, protection of women's rights during conflict and displacement, and efforts that help ensure women can influence security and governance outcomes. It can include supporting women-led organizations, increasing women's involvement in mediation and community security discussions, addressing barriers to participation, and strengthening protections and services connected to gender-based violence and discrimination.
18) What does the host community conflict mitigation priority area focus on?
This priority targets mitigating conflict in Iraqi host communities affected by influxes of Iraqi returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and Syrian refugees. It emphasizes programming that reduces community tensions, improves dispute resolution, supports social cohesion, and helps communities manage resource-related and identity-based conflict drivers in rights-respecting ways.
19) Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
20) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2014.
21) When were the key records created?
Key records were created on July 16, 2014.
22) What was the closing date for applications?
The opportunity originally closed on August 1, 2014 (and the same date is shown as the current closing date).
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 31, 2014.
24) Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed public-facing support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center.
25) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center support details?
Phone: 1-800-518-4726
Email: support@grants.gov
Hours: Available 24/7 except federal holidays
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