Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 051
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 051
- 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 Jun 24, 2013 and posted on Jun 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Iraq grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 051) was posted by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.016 (Iraq Assistance Program). The core purpose of the solicitation is to fund programs in Iraq that strengthen democratic space and rights protections, with a particular emphasis on improving the environment for independent media and expression, and on building institutional capacity for human rights oversight. In practical terms, DRL is looking for proposals that can produce measurable improvements in how media operates and is protected in Iraq, and proposals that can deliver targeted technical assistance to a key national human rights body.
Programmatically, the announcement highlights two priority areas. First, DRL seeks initiatives that support freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and independent media frameworks in Iraq. That focus suggests interest in efforts such as strengthening the legal and regulatory environment that governs media and speech, improving protections for journalists and media outlets, promoting professional and ethical standards, expanding access to accurate information, countering undue restrictions on expression, and reinforcing the institutional conditions that allow independent media to function without intimidation or political capture. Second, DRL seeks proposals to provide technical support to Iraq's High Commission for Human Rights (HCHR). This indicates an interest in capacity-building or specialized expertise that helps the HCHR perform its mandate more effectively, potentially through improved procedures, training, data collection and reporting systems, strategic planning, case management, outreach, monitoring methods, or coordination practices, depending on what applicants propose and can credibly implement.
The funding size is structured for mid-to-large projects. Awards are expected to range from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000, and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for qualified implementers to propose robust, fully funded activities. The instrument type is a grant, indicating that DRL anticipates supporting an assistance project rather than procuring services for the government, and applicants should generally expect to design a program with clear objectives, activities, deliverables, and outcomes consistent with DRL's democracy and rights programming approach.
Eligibility is limited to certain organizational types rather than individuals or for-profit entities. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as comparable nonprofit organizations headquartered internationally, and international organizations. This eligibility framing points toward established civil society and implementing organizations with demonstrated program management capacity, compliance systems, and relevant technical expertise in media freedom, expression rights, and human rights institution strengthening.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on June 24, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2013, and it was archived on August 14, 2013. The announcement also provides a support pathway for applicants who have trouble accessing the full notice electronically, directing them to GrantSolutions user support via phone or email (help@grantsolutions.gov). The full announcement link is labeled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Iraq," which would typically contain the detailed proposal instructions, selection criteria, required forms, and any additional program guidance beyond the brief description.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Iraq (DRLA DRLAQM 13 051)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Iraq".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 051.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity was posted by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The instrument type is a grant, meaning it is intended to support assistance programming (rather than procurement of services for the U.S. government).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.016, identified as the Iraq Assistance Program.
What is the core purpose of the solicitation?
The stated purpose is to fund programs in Iraq that strengthen democratic space and rights protections, with particular emphasis on (1) improving the environment for independent media and expression and (2) building institutional capacity for human rights oversight.
What country or location is the program focused on?
The focus is Iraq.
What are the priority program areas for proposals?
The announcement highlights two priority areas:
- Freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and independent media frameworks in Iraq.
- Technical support to Iraq's High Commission for Human Rights (HCHR).
What kinds of activities fit under the independent media and expression priority?
Based on the description provided, relevant initiatives may include work to strengthen the legal and regulatory environment for media and speech, improve protections for journalists and media outlets, promote professional and ethical standards, expand access to accurate information, counter undue restrictions on expression, and reinforce conditions that allow independent media to operate without intimidation or political capture.
Which human rights institution is specifically named for technical assistance?
The opportunity specifically calls out Iraq's High Commission for Human Rights (HCHR) as a target for technical support.
What kinds of technical support might be proposed for the HCHR?
The description suggests capacity-building or specialized expertise that could help the HCHR carry out its mandate more effectively, potentially including improved procedures, training, data collection and reporting systems, strategic planning, case management, outreach, monitoring methods, or coordination practices, depending on what the applicant proposes and can credibly implement.
What funding range is expected for awards?
Awards are expected to range from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum and maximum award amount?
Yes. The expected award floor is $500,000 and the ceiling is $1,000,000.
Are cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific organization types. Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Comparable nonprofit organizations headquartered internationally
- International organizations
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility language specifies U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status excluding institutions of higher education.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
The provided eligibility categories list organizational applicants (nonprofits and international organizations) and do not include individuals. Based on the information provided, individuals are not listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
The eligibility section lists nonprofit and international organization categories and does not include for-profit entities. Based on the information provided, for-profit organizations are not listed as eligible.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2013.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is July 15, 2013.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 14, 2013, and the closing date listed is in 2013.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The information notes a full announcement link labeled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Iraq", which would typically include detailed proposal instructions, selection criteria, required forms, and additional program guidance beyond the summary description.
What should an applicant expect to include in a grant design for this opportunity?
Based on the description, applicants should generally expect to design a program with clear objectives, activities, deliverables, and outcomes aligned with DRL's democracy and rights programming approach, and aimed at measurable improvements in media operations and protections in Iraq and/or credible technical assistance to the HCHR.
What support is available if someone cannot access the full notice electronically?
The announcement provides a support pathway through GrantSolutions user support for applicants who have trouble accessing the full notice electronically.
How can GrantSolutions user support be contacted?
GrantSolutions user support can be contacted by email at help@grantsolutions.gov. The notice also indicates support is available by phone (the phone number is referenced but not provided in the summary information).
What kinds of outcomes is DRL looking for in this solicitation?
In practical terms, the solicitation emphasizes proposals that can produce measurable improvements in how media operates and is protected in Iraq, and proposals that deliver targeted technical assistance to a key national human rights body (the HCHR).
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