Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 015
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 015
- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the community development education law, justice and legal services 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 Vietnam" 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 Feb 22, 2013 and posted on Jan 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 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 $425,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local organizations based in Vietnam.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Vietnam" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 13 015). The program is designed to support initiatives inside Vietnam that strengthen democratic space, human rights, and rule-of-law conditions by backing practical, on-the-ground efforts aligned with DRL's priorities.
At a high level, DRL is asking interested organizations to submit statements of interest that describe both a proposed program concept and the applicant's ability to manage and deliver projects in Vietnam. The core objectives are threefold: expanding Vietnamese citizens' access to alternative and credible sources of information, promoting the growth and resilience of civil society, and supporting individuals who work through existing institutional channels to push for greater freedoms and rights. While the notice points applicants to the full announcement for the specific program areas and activities DRL intends to fund, the emphasis is clearly on projects that increase access to trustworthy information, strengthen civic capacity and organization, and help reform-minded actors use available platforms to advocate for rights and accountability.
This opportunity uses two possible funding instruments: cooperative agreements and grants. The activity categories listed for the funding include community development, education, law/justice/legal services, and other related areas. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," which signals that the funding is part of DRL's broader international portfolio supporting rights-respecting governance and civic freedoms.
DRL anticipated making up to four awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $75,000 to a ceiling of $425,000, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for smaller or locally grounded organizations. Eligibility included a range of applicant types such as nonprofits (including those with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status) and public or private institutions of higher education, but the announcement specifically notes eligibility information pointing to local organizations based in Vietnam, highlighting a preference or allowance for Vietnam-based implementers.
Key dates in the posting show that the opportunity was originally posted on January 31, 2013, created in the system on February 22, 2013, and had an original closing date of March 1, 2013, which was later extended to March 8, 2013. The archive date was April 7, 2013, indicating it is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding the type of programming DRL sought to support in Vietnam during that period.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Vietnam (DRLA DRLAQM 13 015)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Vietnam."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
It was announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 015.
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support initiatives inside Vietnam that strengthen democratic space, human rights, and rule-of-law conditions through practical, on-the-ground efforts aligned with DRL priorities.
5) Where are projects expected to take place?
The notice emphasizes initiatives inside Vietnam.
6) What is DRL asking organizations to submit?
DRL asked interested organizations to submit statements of interest describing (1) a proposed program concept and (2) the applicant's ability to manage and deliver projects in Vietnam.
7) What are the main objectives of the opportunity?
The objectives described are threefold: (1) expanding Vietnamese citizens' access to alternative and credible sources of information, (2) promoting the growth and resilience of civil society, and (3) supporting individuals who work through existing institutional channels to push for greater freedoms and rights.
8) What kinds of activities or program areas are included?
The funding activity categories listed include community development, education, law/justice/legal services, and other related areas. The notice also points applicants to the full announcement for specific program areas and intended activities.
9) What types of funding instruments could be used?
The opportunity uses two possible funding instruments: cooperative agreements and grants.
10) How many awards were anticipated?
DRL anticipated making up to four awards.
11) What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $75,000 (floor) to $425,000 (ceiling).
12) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
13) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included nonprofits (including those with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status) and public or private institutions of higher education. The announcement also points to eligibility information referencing local organizations based in Vietnam, indicating Vietnam-based implementers were considered/allowed under the opportunity.
14) Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The archive date was April 7, 2013, indicating the opportunity is no longer open.
15) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was originally posted on January 31, 2013. The original closing date was March 1, 2013, and it was later extended to March 8, 2013.
16) What does the CFDA number mean for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," indicating the funding sits within DRL's broader international portfolio supporting rights-respecting governance and civic freedoms.
17) What were the key thematic priorities emphasized in the description?
The description emphasizes projects that (1) increase access to trustworthy information, (2) strengthen civic capacity and organization (civil society growth and resilience), and (3) support reform-minded actors working through existing institutional channels to advocate for rights and accountability.
18) Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov. The Contact Center was available 24/7 except federal holidays.
19) What were the key system dates mentioned in the posting?
The opportunity was posted on January 31, 2013, created in the system on February 22, 2013, extended to close on March 8, 2013, and archived on April 7, 2013.
20) Does the notice specify the exact list of fundable activities?
Not in the summary provided. It indicates that the full announcement contains the specific program areas and activities DRL intended to fund.
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