Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 031
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- 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 FY16 Supporting Regional Efforts to Address Torture and Human Rights Abuses of Prisoners/Detainees" 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 Nov 16, 2015 and posted on Nov 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 21, 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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "DRL FY16 Supporting Regional Efforts to Address Torture and Human Rights Abuses of Prisoners/Detainees" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 16 031) was a discretionary U.S. Department of State program administered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DOS-DRL). It was issued as a grant competition under CFDA 19.345 and was aimed at supporting work that confronts torture and other serious human rights violations affecting prisoners and detainees, with an emphasis on approaches that have regional relevance rather than being limited to a single local site or institution.
In practical terms, the opportunity was designed to fund a single project (Expected Awards: 1) with a maximum possible budget of up to $700,000 (Award Ceiling: $700,000). The posting date and creation date were both November 16, 2015, and the application deadline was January 21, 2016 (Original and Current Closing Date both Jan 21, 2016). Because the notice states "Please see attached" for the full description, the public-facing summary information mainly clarifies the administrative structure, funding limits, and who could apply, while the substantive program requirements, target regions, specific activities, and selection criteria would have been laid out in the attachment referenced in the original listing.
A wide range of applicant types were eligible, which suggests the bureau was open to proposals from both civil society and academic or professional implementers. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they were not higher education institutions), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This mix typically allows human rights NGOs, university-based centers, legal service and advocacy organizations, and specialized implementers (including certain for-profit entities with relevant technical capacity) to compete, as long as they can demonstrate the expertise and operational ability to deliver programming aligned with DRL priorities.
While the public listing does not spell out activities, the title indicates the central goal: strengthening regional efforts that address torture and related abuses in detention settings. Work under a notice like this commonly focuses on improving protections for detainees, documenting and reporting abuses, supporting accountability and oversight mechanisms, building the capacity of regional networks and coalitions, and promoting compliance with international human rights norms related to detention. The regional framing also implies an interest in cross-border learning, coordinated advocacy or monitoring, and collaboration among organizations in multiple countries to tackle patterns of abuse that are shared across a region.
Overall, this was a DRL-administered, single-award grant competition from FY2016 focused on combating torture and improving human rights conditions for prisoners and detainees through regionally oriented strategies. The key administrative facts are that it was discretionary, grant-funded, capped at $700,000, open to a broad set of institutional applicants, posted in mid-November 2015, and closed on January 21, 2016, with the detailed program description contained in an attachment not included in the provided text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL FY16 Supporting Regional Efforts to Address Torture and Human Rights Abuses of Prisoners/Detainees."
Who administered this grant program?
This was a discretionary U.S. Department of State program administered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DOS-DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 16 031.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This grant competition was listed under CFDA 19.345.
What was the main goal of the grant?
The public summary indicates the goal was to support work that confronts torture and other serious human rights violations affecting prisoners and detainees, with an emphasis on approaches that have regional relevance rather than being limited to a single local site or institution.
What does "regional efforts" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the public summary, the program emphasized approaches with regional relevance (for example, work that applies across multiple countries or addresses shared patterns of detention-related abuse within a region) rather than initiatives limited to one local institution or a single site.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated funding a single project. The listing states Expected Awards: 1.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum possible budget) was $700,000.
Was this a grant competition or another funding mechanism?
It was issued as a grant competition and described as a discretionary program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was November 16, 2015. The creation date was also November 16, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (both the original and current closing date) was January 21, 2016.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The provided information shows a closing date of January 21, 2016.
Where were the full program details provided?
The public-facing listing notes "Please see attached" for the full description. The detailed program description, target regions, specific activities, and selection criteria were referenced as being in an attachment that is not included in the information provided here.
What types of applicants were eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant types listed included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they were not higher education institutions)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Were universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Were nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility list included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and also nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with the note that the non-501(c)(3) category applied so long as they were not higher education institutions).
Could a for-profit organization apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were included in the eligibility list.
What types of issues did the grant focus on?
Based on the title and summary, the focus was on torture and other serious human rights violations impacting prisoners and detainees, and on supporting efforts intended to address those abuses through regionally relevant strategies.
Did the public listing specify particular countries, regions, or required activities?
No. The information provided here indicates that those substantive elements (such as target regions, specific activities, and selection criteria) would have been detailed in the attachment referenced in the original notice.
What budget limit should applicants have planned around?
Applicants would have needed to design a proposal with a total budget at or under the award ceiling of $700,000.
Was the program intended to support multiple projects or one project?
It was intended to support one project, as indicated by Expected Awards: 1.
What fiscal year does "FY16" refer to in the opportunity title?
The title indicates it was a FY2016 (FY16) opportunity, and it was posted in November 2015 with a January 2016 closing date.
What are examples of activities that might fit this focus, based on the summary alone?
The public summary does not list allowable activities. However, the summary framing and title indicate a focus on confronting torture and serious human rights violations in detention settings through regionally relevant approaches, rather than work limited to a single local site or institution.
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