Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 047
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 047
- 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 FY12 Colombian Victims and Land Restitution Law" 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 May 22, 2012 and posted on Apr 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2012 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Private 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 FY12 Colombian Victims and Land Restitution Law grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 12 047) was a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). It invited proposals for a 24-month project focused on helping Colombia more effectively implement Law 1448, known as the Victims and Land Restitution Law. The central aim was to strengthen coordination and practical collaboration between Colombian civil society organizations and the Government of Colombia, with particular emphasis on engagement with the judicial sector, reflecting DRL's broader priorities around rule of law, access to justice, and human rights protections.
In practical terms, the opportunity sought projects that could improve how the law is carried out in real-world settings by connecting stakeholders who often operate in parallel. That includes building more consistent communication channels, aligning procedures and expectations, and helping civil society and state institutions work together on the challenges that come with victim assistance and land restitution processes. By highlighting the judicial sector, the announcement signaled interest in proposals that address the legal and institutional mechanics behind implementation, such as how cases are processed, how victims navigate justice institutions, and how coordination can reduce delays, confusion, or uneven application of the law.
Funding was expected to be in the mid-to-high six figures, with awards ranging from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $750,000 for a single project period of two years. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, lowering the barrier for qualified applicants that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal contributions. The award instrument type was a grant, and while the activity category was listed as "Other" with no additional explanation provided, the substance of the description makes clear the programmatic emphasis was governance, justice-sector coordination, and human rights-related implementation support.
Eligibility was broad within the nonprofit and higher education space. Eligible applicants included U.S.-based or otherwise qualifying nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education), and public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. This eligibility structure suggested DRL was open to proposals from organizations with experience in human rights programming, transitional justice, legal empowerment, civil society capacity building, academic research-to-practice initiatives, and related fields, as long as the applicant could credibly manage a sizeable, multi-year grant and implement programming tied directly to Law 1448 outcomes.
Key administrative dates indicate this was a time-limited opportunity in 2012. It was posted on April 30, 2012, with an original closing date of May 25, 2012, later extended to May 30, 2012. The archive date was June 29, 2012. For access issues, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provided 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) via phone at 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DRL FY12 Colombian Victims and Land Restitution Law grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It sought proposals for a two-year project to help Colombia more effectively implement Law 1448, also known as the Victims and Land Restitution Law.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DRLA DRLAQM 12 047.
Which U.S. government office administered the competition?
The competition was administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What CFDA program was this funding associated with?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What was the project duration expected to be?
Proposals were invited for a 24-month (two-year) project period.
What was the main goal of the program?
The central aim was to strengthen coordination and practical collaboration between Colombian civil society organizations and the Government of Colombia to support more effective implementation of Law 1448.
Why did the announcement emphasize coordination between civil society and the Government of Colombia?
The opportunity focused on connecting stakeholders who may work in parallel by promoting more consistent communication channels, aligning procedures and expectations, and improving how institutions and civil society work together on victim assistance and land restitution processes.
What role did the judicial sector play in the program priorities?
The announcement placed particular emphasis on engagement with the judicial sector, reflecting DRL priorities around rule of law, access to justice, and human rights protections. It signaled interest in proposals dealing with legal and institutional mechanics behind implementation.
What kinds of implementation challenges did the program want projects to address?
Based on the description, the program sought projects that could improve real-world implementation by addressing issues such as how cases are processed, how victims navigate justice institutions, and how better coordination could reduce delays, confusion, or uneven application of Law 1448.
What was the expected funding amount for awards?
Funding was expected to be in the mid-to-high six figures, with awards ranging from $500,000 (floor) to $750,000 (ceiling) for the full two-year project period.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What type of award instrument was used?
The award instrument type was a grant.
How was the activity category listed?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with no additional explanation provided. However, the narrative description emphasized governance, justice-sector coordination, and human-rights-related implementation support tied to Law 1448.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad within the nonprofit and higher education space. Eligible applicants included: (1) nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), (2) nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and (3) public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education included in eligibility?
Yes. Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education were eligible applicant types.
Were nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status were included as eligible applicants (other than institutions of higher education).
What kinds of organizational experience seemed relevant for applicants?
Based on the eligibility framing and program focus, the opportunity appeared open to organizations with experience in areas such as human rights programming, transitional justice, legal empowerment, civil society capacity building, and academic research-to-practice initiatives, provided they could manage a sizeable multi-year grant and implement programming tied directly to Law 1448 outcomes.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was May 25, 2012, and it was later extended to May 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 29, 2012.
Was this a time-limited opportunity?
Yes. The key dates show it was a 2012 competition with a defined posting period, deadline (including an extension), and an archive date.
Where were applicants directed for technical help accessing the application system?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for access issues.
What were the Grants.gov Contact Center support hours?
The Contact Center provided 24/7 support, excluding federal holidays.
How could applicants contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
Applicants could contact the center by phone at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
What country and law were the project activities centered on?
The project focus was Colombia, specifically supporting implementation of Law 1448, the Victims and Land Restitution Law.
What was the overarching thematic focus of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity aligned with DRL priorities related to rule of law, access to justice, and human rights protections, with programming aimed at practical improvements in implementing victim assistance and land restitution processes under Law 1448.
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