Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 088
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 088
- 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 FY 13 Ethiopia Civil Society and Human Rights Grant" 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 Mar 19, 2014 and posted on Mar 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2014 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DRL FY 13 Ethiopia Civil Society and Human Rights Grant (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 088) is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity administered by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The core purpose of the program is to fund initiatives that strengthen the ability of civil society organizations in Ethiopia to protect and promote human rights in an environment shaped by restrictive legislation. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to support human rights and democracy work that helps civil society remain effective, resilient, and capable of operating despite legal and regulatory constraints that can limit civic space.
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument and is categorized under Human Rights and Democracy (listed under a broader "Other" activity category with clarification provided). The related CFDA number is 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which signals that the funding aligns with U.S. foreign assistance efforts focused on advancing democratic governance and human rights protections internationally. The announcement anticipates making a single award, indicating a competitive process intended to select one primary implementing organization or lead applicant to carry out the proposed program.
The estimated total funding available for the opportunity is $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $100,000. This means proposals needed to fall within that funding range, and the overall budget size suggests a medium-scale program with the potential to cover substantial activities such as capacity building, advocacy support, human rights documentation, legal and policy work, coalition strengthening, protection mechanisms for activists, or other strategies that help civil society actors sustain human rights efforts under restrictive conditions. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations both with and without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in both cases. In other words, the competition is geared toward nonprofit civil society implementers rather than universities, and it allows participation by a range of nonprofit entities that can demonstrate the capacity to manage U.S. government grant funds and implement programs consistent with DRL priorities.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on March 18, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 22, 2014, and it was archived on May 22, 2014. Those dates indicate it was a time-bound FY 2013-related funding round published in 2014, with roughly a month-long window for applications. For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the listing points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, 24/7 except federal holidays) and support@grants.gov, which is standard federal guidance for resolving electronic submission or access problems.
FAQs: DRL FY 13 Ethiopia Civil Society and Human Rights Grant (DRLA DRLAQM 13 088)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The funding opportunity is titled "DRL FY 13 Ethiopia Civil Society and Human Rights Grant" and carries Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 088.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to fund initiatives that strengthen the ability of civil society organizations in Ethiopia to protect and promote human rights in an environment shaped by restrictive legislation. In practical terms, it supports human rights and democracy work that helps civil society remain effective, resilient, and able to operate despite legal and regulatory constraints that may limit civic space.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
What program or assistance listing is this tied to (CFDA number)?
The related CFDA number is 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What issue area or category does this grant fall under?
It is categorized under Human Rights and Democracy (listed under a broader "Other" activity category with clarification provided).
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding available for the opportunity is $500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $500,000. Proposals were expected to fall within that funding range.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipates making a single award, indicating a competitive process intended to select one primary implementing organization or lead applicant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations both with and without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in both cases. The opportunity is geared toward nonprofit civil society implementers rather than universities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded, including in the categories of nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status.
What kinds of activities could this grant support?
Based on the description, the overall budget suggests support for medium-scale efforts such as capacity building, advocacy support, human rights documentation, legal and policy work, coalition strengthening, protection mechanisms for activists, or other strategies that help civil society actors sustain human rights efforts under restrictive conditions.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the deadline dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2014. The original (and current) closing date was April 22, 2014. The listing was archived on May 22, 2014.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing being archived (on May 22, 2014) indicates the funding round was time-bound and no longer open for applications after the stated closing date.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (March 18, 2014) and closing date (April 22, 2014), the application window was roughly a little over one month.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical problems?
For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov.
Which U.S. government office administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What geographic focus is indicated by the opportunity title and description?
The opportunity focuses on Ethiopia, aiming to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations working on human rights and democracy under restrictive legislative and regulatory conditions.
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