Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 015
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 015
- 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 Program Statement for Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law Programs in Nicaragua." 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 Jan 7, 2014 and posted on Jan 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 10, 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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Be a for profit organization or business, although there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) issued this funding opportunity as a discretionary grant competition focused on Nicaragua. The program statement invites organizations to submit project proposals that advance democracy, protect and promote human rights, and strengthen the rule of law in the country. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at supporting civil society and related actors working on issues that fit within DRL's broader mission area, with the Nicaragua-specific emphasis spelled out in the solicitation title and description.
This opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 015, titled "DRL Program Statement for Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law Programs in Nicaragua." It was posted on January 6, 2014 (with a creation date of January 7, 2014). The original and current closing date for submissions was February 10, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on March 12, 2014, meaning it is no longer open for applications. The assistance listing associated with this competition is CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," which signals that awards under this program are intended to support governance and rights-related outcomes internationally rather than domestic programming.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the total estimated funding amount listed is $500,000. The award ceiling is also $500,000, indicating the maximum amount that could be awarded under this announcement. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically means the agency did not specify a minimum award size in the posted summary. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, which can make the competition more accessible to organizations with limited fundraising capacity.
Eligibility is broadly framed around organizational type. The eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases other than institutions of higher education), as well as public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility information also notes that for-profit organizations or businesses may apply, though the notice highlights that restrictions apply to the payment of fees and/or profits. This is a common feature in federal assistance awards where the government is funding public-purpose activities rather than procuring commercial services; it generally means a for-profit may participate, but the budget and compensation structure must follow federal assistance rules and the specific terms DRL uses for its awards.
The activity category is labeled as "Other" with no additional category explanation provided in the summary. Even without that clarification, the short description makes clear the substantive focus: proposals should be designed to promote democratic governance, defend human rights, and support rule-of-law principles in Nicaragua. DRL program statements often encompass work such as strengthening independent civic participation, improving accountability and transparency, expanding rights awareness and protections, supporting legal empowerment, and improving the capacity of organizations and institutions that contribute to rights-respecting governance. The summary itself does not list specific program areas or required outcomes, so applicants would normally rely on the full announcement to understand priority themes, target populations, expected deliverables, and any geographic or sectoral preferences.
For support with accessing or submitting the full announcement materials, the posting directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays). It also lists the Grant Solutions Contact Center (1-866-577-0771) and email addresses Help@grantsolutions.gov and support@grants.gov, which are typical support channels for technical issues related to federal application portals rather than programmatic questions about project design.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invites project proposals focused on advancing democracy, protecting and promoting human rights, and strengthening the rule of law in Nicaragua.
2) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: DRL Program Statement for Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law Programs in Nicaragua.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 015.
4) Which federal agency and office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
5) What country or geographic focus does this program target?
The program focus is Nicaragua, as reflected in the title and description.
6) What types of activities or outcomes is DRL seeking to support under this notice?
Based on the summary description, proposals should be designed to:
- Advance democracy
- Protect and promote human rights
- Strengthen the rule of law
The summary indicates the intent to support civil society and related actors working in DRL mission areas, but it does not list specific required program areas, deliverables, or outcomes in the text provided.
7) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number is 19.345, titled International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
8) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
9) How much total funding was estimated under this announcement?
The total estimated funding amount listed is $500,000.
10) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000, meaning that is the maximum amount that could be awarded under this announcement.
11) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0. This typically means the agency did not specify a minimum award size in the posted summary.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a specific amount or percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of applying.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant categories listed include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public/state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
The eligibility section also notes that for-profit organizations or businesses may apply, with restrictions related to fees and/or profits.
14) Can a for-profit company apply?
Yes. The notice indicates that for-profit organizations or businesses may apply, but it also highlights that restrictions apply to the payment of fees and/or profits under this type of federal assistance award.
15) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled as "Other" in the summary, with no further category explanation provided in the information shared.
16) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2014 (with a creation date of January 7, 2014).
17) What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date for submissions was February 10, 2014.
18) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 12, 2014, which means it is no longer open for applications.
19) Where could applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
The posting directs applicants to these technical support resources:
- Grants.gov Contact Center: 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays)
- Grant Solutions Contact Center: 1-866-577-0771
- Grant Solutions email: Help@grantsolutions.gov
- Grants.gov support email: support@grants.gov
20) Are the provided contact points intended for program questions or technical issues?
Based on the information provided, the listed contacts are typical support channels for technical issues related to federal application portals (Grants.gov and Grant Solutions), rather than programmatic guidance on project design.
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