Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 015
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 015
- The Department of State, 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 Statements of Interest to Promote International Labor Standards" 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 Sep 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2016 No Explanation. (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 $600,000.00 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, 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL Request for Statements of Interest to Promote International Labor Standards" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 17 015; CFDA: 19.345). It is structured as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), meaning DRL is first inviting interested organizations to submit short, concept-level Statements of Interest (SOIs) rather than full proposals at the outset. The overall purpose is to identify and support programs that advance internationally recognized labor rights, with a specific geographic focus on Malaysia, Nigeria, and Vietnam. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at initiatives that strengthen respect for core labor standards, improve labor rights protections, and support conditions that enable workers and related stakeholders to exercise those rights.
The funding instrument is a grant, and DRL anticipated making around three awards. The maximum award amount listed is $600,000 per award (award ceiling), indicating a mid-sized program scale where applicants would be expected to propose a coherent country-focused or regionally relevant intervention that fits within that budget cap. While the notice does not detail a minimum award size or specific project length in the provided text, the ceiling and the expected number of awards signal a competitive process where DRL likely intends to fund a small set of stronger, higher-impact projects rather than many small ones.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S.-based or otherwise qualified nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as described), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as permitted under the announcement's additional eligibility language. This mix suggests DRL was open to proposals from experienced civil society organizations, universities, research centers, and other implementers capable of running applied labor-rights programs, conducting training, carrying out policy and legal analysis, convening stakeholders, or delivering other forms of technical assistance consistent with DRL's human rights and labor mandate.
Key administrative details include an original posting/creation date of September 26, 2016, with an original closing date of October 24, 2016. That timeline implies a relatively short window to submit an SOI, which is consistent with an RSOI format designed to quickly gauge program ideas and organizational fit before moving selected applicants forward to a more detailed application stage.
In summary, this DRL opportunity sought concise program concepts from eligible organizations for grant-funded projects that promote internationally recognized labor rights in Malaysia, Nigeria, and Vietnam, with up to $600,000 available per award and an expectation of about three total awards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Request for Statements of Interest to Promote International Labor Standards."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this grant opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What type of solicitation is this (full proposal or concept paper)?
This is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI). DRL is inviting short, concept-level Statements of Interest (SOIs) rather than full proposals at the outset.
4) What does an RSOI process mean for applicants?
Based on the information provided, applicants start by submitting a concise Statement of Interest that describes the program concept. DRL uses these concept submissions to identify which ideas and organizations appear to be a strong fit before moving any selected applicants into a later, more detailed stage.
5) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to identify and support programs that advance internationally recognized labor rights and promote international labor standards.
6) What kinds of outcomes is DRL trying to support through this opportunity?
The opportunity is aimed at initiatives that strengthen respect for core labor standards, improve labor rights protections, and support conditions that enable workers and related stakeholders to exercise those rights.
7) What is the geographic focus for proposed projects?
The specific geographic focus is on Malaysia, Nigeria, and Vietnam.
8) Do proposed activities need to be country-specific or can they be regional?
The information provided emphasizes a geographic focus on Malaysia, Nigeria, and Vietnam and suggests applicants should propose a country-focused or regionally relevant intervention that fits within the stated budget cap.
9) What funding instrument will DRL use?
The funding instrument is a grant.
10) How many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making around three awards.
11) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed is $600,000 per award.
12) Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award size is specified in the information provided.
13) Is the project period or performance length specified?
No specific project length is stated in the information provided.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: U.S.-based or otherwise qualified nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as described), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as permitted under the announcement's additional eligibility language.
15) Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the listed eligibility categories.
16) Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (as described in the announcement).
17) What kinds of organizations does DRL appear to be seeking for implementation?
Based on the eligibility list and the described program aims, the opportunity appears open to experienced civil society organizations, universities, research centers, and other implementers capable of running applied labor-rights programs and related activities aligned with DRL's democracy, human rights, and labor mandate.
18) What kinds of activities might fit this opportunity?
The information provided indicates activities could include applied labor-rights programming such as training, policy and legal analysis, convening stakeholders, and other forms of technical assistance consistent with DRL's human rights and labor focus.
19) What are the key identifying numbers for this opportunity?
Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA DRLAQM 17 015. CFDA: 19.345.
20) When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting/creation date was September 26, 2016.
21) What was the original deadline to submit?
The original closing date was October 24, 2016.
22) What does the timeline suggest about the submission window?
The dates provided indicate a relatively short window between posting and closing, which is consistent with an RSOI format designed to quickly gather and review concept-level submissions before any later-stage request for more detailed materials.
23) Does this opportunity indicate whether DRL intends to fund many small projects or a few larger projects?
The combination of an award ceiling of $600,000 and an anticipated total of about three awards suggests DRL intended to fund a small number of stronger, higher-impact projects rather than many small ones.
24) What should applicants keep in mind about scale and budget?
Based on the award ceiling, applicants would be expected to propose a coherent intervention (country-focused or regionally relevant to Malaysia, Nigeria, and/or Vietnam) that can be realistically implemented within a maximum total award of $600,000.
25) What is the core theme applicants should align with in their SOI?
Applicants should align with promoting internationally recognized labor rights and strengthening respect for core labor standards in the specified focus countries.
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