Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 025
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 025
- 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 "DRL Burma Request for Statments of Interests for Transparency, Accountability, and Religious Diversity Programs in Burma" 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 Dec 15, 2014 and posted on Dec 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 21, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $792,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $495,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DRL Burma Request for Statements of Interests for Transparency, Accountability, and Religious Diversity Programs in Burma (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 15 025) was a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The program focus sits in the democracy and human rights space (CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor) and aims to fund initiatives that strengthen accountability and reduce drivers of conflict in Burma through support to local civil society and related actors.
At its core, the opportunity sought proposals that help local organizations and civil actors push for greater transparency and accountability from both national and local governments. Where relevant, it also encouraged efforts that promote accountability among business enterprises, reflecting the idea that governance and rights outcomes are often shaped not only by public institutions but also by private-sector conduct. Alongside transparency and accountability, DRL also emphasized activities connected to religious diversity and interventions that address underlying social, political, and economic factors that contribute to recurring cycles of violence in Burma. In practical terms, this indicates a preference for programs that do more than react to individual incidents and instead try to reduce structural conditions that make violence more likely or more persistent.
The funding instrument was a grant, with an estimated total funding amount of $792,000 and an expectation of making about two awards. Individual awards were anticipated to fall between an award floor of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $495,000, suggesting a small number of moderately sized projects rather than many small subgrants. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for local or specialized implementers that may not have access to significant unrestricted funds.
Eligibility was broad across organizational types, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This range signals DRL's openness to a variety of implementers, from advocacy organizations to research and academic entities, and even certain for-profit implementers if their program model aligns with the democracy and human rights objectives.
The opportunity was posted on December 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 21, 2015, and it was archived on February 20, 2015. Applicants needing technical assistance accessing the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which is the standard federal platform support channel rather than a program-specific office contact.
In summary, this DRL solicitation aimed to fund a small number of projects in Burma designed to strengthen transparency and accountability mechanisms, bolster civil society capacity to demand responsible governance (and, where applicable, responsible business behavior), and reduce the social, political, and economic drivers that fuel cycles of violence, including issues tied to religious diversity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "DRL Burma Request for Statements of Interests for Transparency, Accountability, and Religious Diversity Programs in Burma."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 15 025.
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What program area or assistance listing does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits in the democracy and human rights space under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program aims to fund initiatives that strengthen accountability and reduce drivers of conflict in Burma by supporting local civil society and related actors.
What types of activities or outcomes were encouraged?
Proposals were sought that help local organizations and civil actors push for greater transparency and accountability from national and local governments. The solicitation also emphasized religious diversity-related activities and interventions that address underlying social, political, and economic factors contributing to recurring cycles of violence in Burma.
Does the opportunity focus only on government accountability?
No. While government transparency and accountability were core themes, the opportunity also encouraged efforts to promote accountability among business enterprises where relevant.
How does the solicitation frame work on violence and conflict?
It signals a preference for programs that go beyond reacting to individual incidents and instead reduce structural conditions that make violence more likely or persistent, including social, political, and economic drivers.
What country or geographic focus was specified?
The focus was Burma.
What funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $792,000.
How many awards were expected?
DRL expected to make about two awards.
What was the anticipated size range for individual awards?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from an award floor of $150,000 to an award ceiling of $495,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Why does the eligibility list include both nonprofit and for-profit entities?
The eligibility range indicates openness to a variety of implementers (such as advocacy organizations, research and academic entities, and certain for-profit implementers) as long as the proposed work aligns with the democracy and human rights objectives described in the solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 15, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was January 21, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on February 20, 2015.
Where could applicants get technical help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing technical assistance were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Is the listed contact a program office contact?
No. The contact information provided was for technical support via Grants.gov, not a program-specific office contact.
What kinds of implementers did DRL appear to be seeking?
Based on the stated focus and eligibility, DRL appeared open to implementers that can support local civil society and related actors in Burma to advance transparency, accountability, and religious diversity, and to reduce underlying drivers of recurring violence.
Does the solicitation suggest many small projects or a few larger ones?
The combination of an estimated total funding amount of $792,000, an expectation of about two awards, and individual award amounts between $150,000 and $495,000 suggests a small number of moderately sized projects rather than many small subgrants.
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