Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 017
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 017
- 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 Request for Proposals for Programs in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea" 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 Nov 19, 2014 and posted on Nov 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 2015 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 $1,039,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $396,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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 U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) released a discretionary grant Request for Proposals titled "DRL Request for Proposals for Programs in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-15-017). The opportunity invited eligible organizations to submit project proposals aimed at strengthening democracy, human rights, and civil society outcomes in three specific country contexts. The program was funded under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and was designed to support a small set of targeted initiatives rather than a broad, open-ended development program.
The RFP focused on three project areas. In Cambodia, DRL sought proposals that would enhance the strategy, communication, and tactics used by activists, suggesting an emphasis on practical capacity building such as organizing skills, messaging and outreach, coalition-building, digital or media engagement, and other tools that help civic actors operate more effectively. In Laos, the priority was providing support for the expansion and greater independence of civil society, which points to activities that strengthen the ability of local organizations to function more autonomously and sustainably, improve internal governance and management, diversify support networks, and operate with greater resilience in a restrictive environment. In Papua New Guinea, the focus was on building cross-country networks and action for women's rights, indicating interest in connecting women's rights advocates across regions or provinces, improving coordination and shared learning, and supporting collective action that advances gender equality and protections for women.
Funding levels indicated a modest, competitive grant program with multiple awards anticipated. DRL expected to make approximately three awards in total, with estimated total funding of $1,039,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $396,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds to be considered competitive, although they could still propose leveraged resources if relevant.
Eligibility was open to a range of higher education and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility scope suggests DRL was looking for organizations with demonstrated program implementation capacity, including universities and NGOs with experience in democracy and human rights programming, training, convening, and civil society support.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on November 19, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 16, 2015, and an archive date of February 15, 2015. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates continuously except on federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), titled "DRL Request for Proposals for Programs in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA-DRLAQM-15-017.
Which U.S. government office is offering the grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the program/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is funded under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What is the overall purpose of the RFP?
The RFP invited proposals intended to strengthen democracy, human rights, and civil society outcomes, with activities tailored to three specific country contexts: Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea.
Is this a broad development program or a targeted competition?
Based on the description provided, it was designed to support a small set of targeted initiatives rather than a broad, open-ended development program.
Which countries are included in this RFP?
The RFP focuses on Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea.
What project area was DRL seeking in Cambodia?
In Cambodia, DRL sought proposals that would enhance the strategy, communication, and tactics used by activists, emphasizing practical capacity building.
What kinds of activities does the Cambodia focus suggest?
The Cambodia focus suggests activities such as organizing skills, messaging and outreach, coalition-building, digital or media engagement, and other practical tools that help civic actors operate more effectively.
What project area was DRL seeking in Laos?
In Laos, DRL prioritized proposals that support the expansion and greater independence of civil society.
What kinds of activities does the Laos focus suggest?
The Laos focus points to efforts that strengthen local organizations' ability to function more autonomously and sustainably, improve internal governance and management, diversify support networks, and operate with greater resilience in a restrictive environment.
What project area was DRL seeking in Papua New Guinea?
In Papua New Guinea, the RFP focused on building cross-country networks and action for women's rights.
What kinds of activities does the Papua New Guinea focus suggest?
The Papua New Guinea focus indicates interest in connecting women's rights advocates across regions or provinces, improving coordination and shared learning, and supporting collective action that advances gender equality and protections for women.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL expected to make approximately three awards in total.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding was $1,039,000.
What is the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $200,000 to an award ceiling of $396,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required for this opportunity.
If cost sharing is not required, can applicants still include leveraged resources?
Yes. Even though matching was not required, applicants could still propose leveraged resources if relevant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are universities eligible applicants?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) were included as eligible applicants.
What does the eligibility scope suggest about the type of implementers DRL was looking for?
The eligibility scope suggests DRL was looking for organizations with demonstrated implementation capacity, such as universities and NGOs with experience in democracy and human rights programming, training, convening, and civil society support.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 19, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was January 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 15, 2015.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
How can applicants contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Grants.gov Contact Center can be reached at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
When is the Grants.gov Contact Center available?
The Contact Center operates continuously except on federal holidays.
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