Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 030
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 030
- The DOS 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 Statements of Interest on Projects to Address Transitional Justice Processes including Bolstering Accountability for Gross Human Rights Violations" 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 12, 2015 and posted on Nov 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 2015. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued a discretionary grant opportunity inviting organizations to submit a Statement of Interest for projects focused on transitional justice, with a specific emphasis on strengthening accountability for gross human rights violations. This announcement is structured as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), meaning DRL is seeking brief concept-level submissions from potential implementers as an initial step, rather than requiring a full proposal package upfront. The underlying intent is to identify credible organizations and project ideas that can support societies dealing with past or ongoing large-scale abuses, particularly efforts that help address wrongdoing, recognize victims, and reinforce rule-of-law approaches to justice and accountability.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 16 030 and is administered by the Department of State (Agency: DOS) through DRL. It uses a grant as the funding instrument type and is categorized under "Other" for the funding activity category, which in this context points to human rights, democracy, and governance programming rather than a narrowly defined sector like health or education. The CFDA number associated with the funding stream is 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State assistance programming.
In practical terms, projects envisioned under this RSOI would typically align with transitional justice processes. Transitional justice is a broad set of measures used by countries or communities to confront legacies of serious human rights abuses and international crimes. It often includes efforts such as documenting violations, preserving evidence, supporting truth-seeking initiatives, improving access to justice for victims, strengthening investigative and prosecutorial capacity, supporting victim-centered approaches, and helping institutions develop credible accountability mechanisms. Because the notice explicitly mentions "bolstering accountability for gross human rights violations," DRL is signaling an interest in initiatives that go beyond general reconciliation messaging and move toward concrete accountability outcomes, which may include support for legal processes, case-building, evidence management, witness and survivor support, and institutional strengthening that makes accountability more feasible and sustainable.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $500,000. The posting and creation dates are both November 12, 2015, and the closing date for submissions is December 18, 2015 (both the original and current closing dates are the same, indicating no extension was reflected in the source data). The entry shows "ExpectedAwards:" without a number provided, so the public listing does not specify how many awards DRL anticipated making under this request.
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with the notice indicating that additional eligibility details would normally appear in a separate eligibility clarification field. While that field is not included in the provided source data, DRL opportunities of this type commonly attract applications from non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and similar entities with demonstrated experience in human rights, accountability, rule of law, documentation, or survivor-centered programming. The RSOI format also suggests DRL may be open to a range of organizational types and approaches, provided the concept is credible, feasible, and aligned with DRL priorities.
Overall, this grant opportunity is a targeted call for concept submissions supporting transitional justice and accountability work, administered by DRL, with up to $500,000 available per award and a submission deadline in mid-December 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), inviting organizations to submit a Statement of Interest for projects focused on transitional justice, with a specific emphasis on strengthening accountability for gross human rights violations.
Which U.S. government office is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 16 030.
What type of submission is being requested (full proposal or something else)?
This announcement is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI). That means DRL is seeking brief, concept-level submissions from potential implementers as an initial step, rather than requiring a full proposal package upfront.
What is the main program focus?
The focus is transitional justice, specifically initiatives that strengthen accountability for gross human rights violations. The intent is to support societies dealing with past or ongoing large-scale abuses through efforts that address wrongdoing, recognize victims, and reinforce rule-of-law approaches to justice and accountability.
What does DRL mean by "transitional justice" in this context?
Based on the information provided, transitional justice refers to a broad set of measures used by countries or communities to confront legacies of serious human rights abuses and international crimes. These measures can include documentation of violations, evidence preservation, truth-seeking support, improved access to justice for victims, strengthened investigative and prosecutorial capacity, victim-centered approaches, and development of credible accountability mechanisms.
What kinds of activities might fit this opportunity?
The description points to activities commonly associated with transitional justice and accountability, such as documenting violations, preserving evidence, supporting truth-seeking initiatives, improving access to justice for victims, strengthening investigative and prosecutorial capacity, supporting victim-centered approaches, case-building, evidence management, witness and survivor support, and institutional strengthening that makes accountability more feasible and sustainable.
Is DRL looking for general reconciliation or more direct accountability work?
The notice explicitly emphasizes "bolstering accountability for gross human rights violations." This signals an interest in initiatives that go beyond general reconciliation messaging and move toward concrete accountability outcomes, potentially including support to legal processes and institutional approaches that enable justice and accountability.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other." In the context provided, this points to human rights, democracy, and governance programming rather than a narrowly defined sector like health or education.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the funding stream is 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State assistance programming.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $500,000.
How many awards will be made?
The public listing includes an "ExpectedAwards:" field but does not provide a number. Based on the provided information only, the number of awards anticipated is not specified.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both November 12, 2015.
What is the submission deadline?
The closing date for submissions is December 18, 2015. The source indicates the original and current closing dates are the same (no extension is reflected in the provided data).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others." The provided source notes that additional eligibility details would normally appear in a separate eligibility clarification field, but that field is not included in the information provided here.
What types of organizations are likely to be interested or commonly involved in opportunities like this?
While the detailed eligibility clarification is not included in the provided data, the description notes that DRL opportunities of this type commonly attract submissions from non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and similar entities with demonstrated experience in human rights, accountability, rule of law, documentation, or survivor-centered programming.
What is DRL trying to accomplish by using an RSOI format?
The RSOI format indicates DRL is trying to identify credible organizations and strong project ideas at a concept stage first. In other words, it is an initial screening step focused on alignment with DRL priorities, credibility, and feasibility, rather than requiring a full proposal package immediately.
What outcomes is DRL signaling it wants to support?
Based on the description, DRL is signaling interest in outcomes that strengthen justice and accountability for large-scale abuses. This can include progress toward credible accountability mechanisms, improved capacity for investigations and prosecutions, stronger handling of evidence, and better support for victims, witnesses, and survivors within accountability processes.
Is this opportunity limited to addressing past abuses, ongoing abuses, or both?
The description indicates the intent is to support societies dealing with past or ongoing large-scale abuses, suggesting that either context could be relevant, as long as the concept aligns with transitional justice and accountability for gross human rights violations.
What should a potential applicant keep in mind about alignment with DRL priorities?
The information provided emphasizes that concepts should be credible, feasible, and aligned with DRL priorities in transitional justice and accountability, with a particular focus on strengthening accountability for gross human rights violations.
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