Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 073
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 073
- The DOS-DRL 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 FY15 Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Pakistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2016 and posted on Apr 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (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 $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DRL FY15 Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Pakistan opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA-DRLAQM-16-073) is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DOS-DRL). As the title indicates, it is aimed at supporting programs in Pakistan that strengthen democratic governance, advance human rights protections, and reinforce rule-of-law institutions and practices. The listing notes that the full program narrative and specific thematic priorities were provided in an attachment (the public synopsis itself does not include those details), so the core purpose is clear from the title and agency but the exact program focus areas, required activities, and geographic or population targets would be spelled out in the attached notice.
The funding is offered in the form of a grant under CFDA 19.345. The total scale of the competition is significant: the award ceiling is $1,800,000 per award, and the bureau expected to make about four awards. In practice, that means applicants could propose sizeable multi-component projects, but would still need to design a program that is realistic to implement and manage, consistent with DRL norms around measurable outcomes, monitoring and evaluation, and strong safeguarding and compliance practices, especially given the operating environment in Pakistan.
Eligibility is broad and includes both higher education and nonprofit organizations. Specifically, eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities), and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than universities). This mix signals that DRL was open to proposals from universities, research centers, civil society organizations, and other mission-driven entities capable of implementing governance and rights-focused programming, whether through local partnerships, training and capacity building, applied research, advocacy support, legal empowerment, community engagement, or other approaches consistent with DRL grantmaking.
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of May 31, 2016 (with no later extension reflected in the synopsis). That gives a roughly six-week application window, which is fairly typical for State Department competitive notices and suggests applicants were expected to have the organizational readiness and partner relationships to assemble a compliant proposal quickly.
Because the synopsis text says only "Please see attached" for the full description, the public metadata does not specify the exact program priorities, target beneficiaries, required deliverables, project duration, cost-share expectations, or any restrictions on activities. Those elements are usually central to DRL opportunities and often define what types of democracy and human rights work are most competitive in a given country context, for example support to civil society and human rights defenders, initiatives promoting access to justice and fair trial rights, programs addressing accountability and transparency, efforts to protect vulnerable groups, media freedom and civic space activities, or strengthening legal and institutional frameworks. To accurately capture those specifics for this particular competition, the attached full announcement would need to be reviewed.
FAQs: DRL FY15 Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Pakistan (DRLA-DRLAQM-16-073)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition titled "DRL FY15 Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Pakistan" under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA-DRLAQM-16-073. It is run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DOS-DRL).
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The opportunity is intended to support programs in Pakistan that strengthen democratic governance, advance human rights protections, and reinforce rule-of-law institutions and practices.
Where must the proposed work take place?
The opportunity is aimed at supporting programs in Pakistan.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DOS-DRL).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding is offered in the form of a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.345.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $1,800,000 per award.
How many awards does the bureau expect to make?
The bureau expected to make about four awards.
What kinds of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than universities)
Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than universities) are listed as eligible.
Does the public synopsis include the full program narrative and priorities?
No. The listing indicates the full program narrative and specific thematic priorities were provided in an attachment, and the public synopsis itself does not include those details.
Where can applicants find the specific thematic priorities and required activities?
Based on the synopsis, the thematic priorities and full program narrative were provided in an attachment to the notice ("Please see attached"). Those specifics would be in the attached full announcement rather than in the public synopsis text.
Does the synopsis specify target regions, populations, or beneficiaries within Pakistan?
No. The synopsis does not specify geographic targets or population targets; it notes that such details would be spelled out in the attached notice.
Does the synopsis state the project duration or period of performance?
No. The public metadata described here does not specify the project duration. That information would typically appear in the full attached announcement.
Does the synopsis mention cost share or matching requirements?
No. The synopsis does not provide cost-share expectations. If any cost share were required or encouraged, it would typically be described in the full attached announcement.
Are there restrictions on activities in the public synopsis?
No. The synopsis does not list any activity restrictions. It notes that restrictions (if any) are not included in the synopsis and would normally be found in the full announcement attachment.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of May 31, 2016.
Was an extension to the closing date reflected in the synopsis?
No. No later extension is reflected in the synopsis information provided.
How long was the application window?
From April 15, 2016 to May 31, 2016 is roughly a six-week application window.
Does the synopsis describe the exact focus areas that would be most competitive?
No. The synopsis does not provide the exact program focus areas. It indicates that details were in an attachment, so competitiveness would depend on the priorities and requirements in the full attached announcement.
What general types of approaches might fit the opportunity based on the synopsis?
Based on the eligible applicant types and the stated purpose (democracy, human rights, and rule of law in Pakistan), the synopsis suggests DRL was open to proposals from universities, research centers, civil society organizations, and other mission-driven entities capable of implementing governance and rights-focused programming. The synopsis mentions possible approaches such as local partnerships, training and capacity building, applied research, advocacy support, legal empowerment, and community engagement, so long as they align with DRL grantmaking and the full announcement requirements.
Does the synopsis include deliverables or reporting requirements?
No. The public synopsis does not specify required deliverables. Those requirements would typically be included in the full attached announcement.
Does the synopsis mention monitoring and evaluation expectations?
The synopsis does not list formal monitoring and evaluation requirements, but it notes that applicants would need to design a program consistent with DRL norms around measurable outcomes and monitoring and evaluation, particularly given the operating environment in Pakistan.
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