Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 013
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 013
- 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 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 Jan 23, 2013 and posted on Jan 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 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 1 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:
This funding opportunity, titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in the Near East Region," is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). DRL is seeking project proposals from eligible organizations that can design and implement programs aimed at strengthening democratic governance, advancing human rights protections, and supporting the rule of law across countries in the Near East region. The opportunity is framed as a Request for Proposals, which means applicants are expected to present a clear program concept, explain why the approach is needed in the region, and outline how activities will produce measurable improvements related to democratic practice, rights protection, or legal and institutional accountability.
The award structure indicates DRL expected to make a single award under this announcement. Funding levels are set within a defined range: proposals must fit between an award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds or secure outside matching support to be eligible or competitive, although they would still typically need to demonstrate sound budgeting and the ability to manage federal grant funds responsibly.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations. Both U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this points to a focus on civil society implementers such as NGOs and nonprofit entities with relevant regional experience, technical expertise in governance and rights-based programming, and the operational capacity to deliver activities in complex environments.
Administratively, the opportunity is tied to CFDA number 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," which is the broader federal assistance program category used for DRL democracy and human rights funding. The funding opportunity number is listed as DRLA DRLAQM 13 013, which applicants would use to locate the full notice, follow the required application format, and ensure the proposal is submitted under the correct competition.
Timing details show the announcement was posted on January 23, 2013, with a closing date of February 20, 2013. The record indicates no revised closing date, and it was later archived on March 22, 2013, meaning the application window has long since closed and the listing is now primarily useful for historical reference, benchmarking, or understanding DRL's funding priorities during that period.
For applicant support and technical issues, the notice directs users to Grants.gov and GrantSolutions support channels. If an organization had trouble accessing the full announcement or submitting electronically, it could contact the GrantSolutions help desk during standard business hours, or the Grants.gov Contact Center, which operates around the clock except federal holidays. These contacts are intended for submission and system-access problems rather than program design questions, but they are the main official support resources referenced in the listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in the Near East Region."
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is DRL looking to fund through this announcement?
DRL is seeking project proposals from eligible organizations that can design and implement programs to strengthen democratic governance, advance human rights protections, and support the rule of law across countries in the Near East region.
What type of announcement is this (grant, contract, etc.)?
The opportunity is framed as a Request for Proposals (RFP) within a discretionary grant competition.
What does it mean that this is a Request for Proposals?
Applicants are expected to present a clear program concept, explain why the approach is needed in the Near East region, and outline how proposed activities will produce measurable improvements tied to democratic practice, rights protection, or legal and institutional accountability.
How many awards does DRL expect to make under this announcement?
DRL expected to make a single award under this announcement.
What is the funding range for proposals?
Proposals must request funding between the award floor of $300,000 and the award ceiling of $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement under this opportunity.
If cost sharing is not required, does the budget still matter?
Yes. While applicants are not required to provide matching funds, they would still typically need to present a sound budget and demonstrate the ability to manage federal grant funds responsibly.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Nonprofit organizations may apply as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations does this opportunity appear to be aimed at?
The listing points toward civil society implementers such as NGOs and other nonprofit entities with relevant regional experience, technical expertise in governance and rights-based programming, and operational capacity to deliver activities in complex environments.
What geographic region is the focus of the program?
The program focus is countries in the Near East region.
What federal assistance program category (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 013. Applicants would use this identifier to locate the full notice and ensure they are working under the correct competition.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 23, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was February 20, 2013.
Was there a revised closing date?
No. The record indicates there was no revised closing date.
Is this opportunity still open to applications?
No. The listing was later archived on March 22, 2013, and the application window has long since closed.
What is the listing useful for now that it is archived?
Because it is archived, it is primarily useful for historical reference, benchmarking, or understanding DRL funding priorities during that period.
Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
The notice directs users to support channels for Grants.gov and GrantSolutions.
Which support desk is referenced for GrantSolutions issues, and when is it available?
The listing references the GrantSolutions help desk for system or access issues, available during standard business hours.
Which support resource is referenced for Grants.gov issues, and when is it available?
The listing references the Grants.gov Contact Center, which operates around the clock except federal holidays.
Are these support contacts meant for program design questions?
No. The referenced contacts are intended for submission and system-access problems rather than program design questions.
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