Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 001
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- 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 China FY15 Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI)" 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 Aug 4, 2015 and posted on Aug 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 2015 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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please refer to Request for Statement of Interest for more information on additional eligibilities
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Opportunity Summary:
The DRL China FY15 Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeking initial concept submissions from organizations that want to propose projects advancing DRL policy priorities in China. Rather than requesting a full proposal up front, DRL is asking interested applicants to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) that lays out a project idea and demonstrates the applicant's capacity to manage and implement activities that promote democracy and human rights. The program is tied to CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and is categorized as a discretionary opportunity under the HRDF/CFDANumbers framework noted in the announcement.
Funding would be provided through either grants or cooperative agreements, meaning DRL may select an award structure that ranges from more traditional grant management to a more collaborative arrangement where the government has substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing implementation. The stated funding range suggests DRL is looking for fairly substantial projects: individual awards are expected to fall between $500,000 (award floor) and $1,500,000 (award ceiling). The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants sometimes still choose to leverage additional resources to strengthen competitiveness depending on the specific RSOI instructions.
Eligibility is broad within the nonprofit and higher-education space. The opportunity is open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the nonprofit-without-501(c)(3) category excluding higher-education institutions, since those are listed separately). The listing notes that additional eligibility details are contained in the full RSOI document, so applicants would need to consult the announcement itself for any further restrictions, required registrations, or organization-type limitations that may apply to activities focused on China or to particular implementation approaches.
Timing details show the opportunity was posted on August 3, 2015 (with a creation date of August 4, 2015) and had an application deadline of September 11, 2015. The archive date is October 11, 2015, indicating the listing was later closed out for public posting purposes. While the public summary emphasizes the overall aim, the key practical takeaway is that DRL wanted SOIs that do two things at once: describe a credible, relevant project concept aligned with democracy and human rights priorities in China, and provide enough evidence of organizational capacity to responsibly manage federal funds and execute programming in a challenging operating environment.
For access issues, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provides 24/7 support except on federal holidays, via phone at 1-800-518-4726 or email at support@grants.gov. This contact information is specifically for technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, while substantive programmatic questions would typically be addressed in the full RSOI instructions or through the program office channels identified in the complete solicitation.
FAQs: DRL China FY15 Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI)
What is the DRL China FY15 RSOI?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeking initial concept submissions for projects that advance DRL policy priorities in China.
Is DRL requesting a full proposal at this stage?
No. DRL is not requesting a full proposal up front. Applicants are asked to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) describing a project idea and demonstrating the applicant's capacity to manage and implement the proposed activities.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) supposed to include?
Based on the summary, the SOI should (1) lay out a credible project concept aligned with democracy and human rights priorities in China, and (2) provide enough evidence of organizational capacity to manage federal funds and execute programming.
What policy areas or goals is DRL trying to support through this opportunity?
The opportunity is aimed at projects that promote democracy and human rights and that align with DRL policy priorities in China.
Which federal program does this opportunity relate to?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What type of funding instrument will DRL use?
Funding may be provided through either grants or cooperative agreements. DRL may choose an award structure ranging from a traditional grant to a more collaborative arrangement where the government has substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing implementation.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $500,000 (award floor) to $1,500,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to 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 (with the nonprofit-without-501(c)(3) category excluding higher-education institutions, which are listed separately).
Are there additional eligibility restrictions not shown in the summary?
Yes. The listing notes that additional eligibility details are contained in the full RSOI document, so applicants would need to consult the announcement for any further restrictions, required registrations, or organization-type limitations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2015 (with a creation date of August 4, 2015).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 11, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
The listing shows an archive date of October 11, 2015, indicating it was later closed out for public posting purposes.
What is the main evaluation emphasis mentioned in the summary?
The practical takeaway from the summary is that DRL wanted SOIs that clearly describe a relevant project concept and also demonstrate strong organizational capacity to implement activities and manage federal funds, especially in a challenging operating environment.
Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the announcement online?
For access issues, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (24/7 support except federal holidays) at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Is the Grants.gov Contact Center for programmatic questions about the opportunity?
No. The contact information provided is specifically for technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically. Substantive programmatic questions would typically be addressed in the full RSOI instructions or through program office channels identified in the complete solicitation.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity under the HRDF/CFDANumbers framework noted in the announcement.
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