Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 022
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 022
- 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 Statements of Interests for North Korea Programs" 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 Dec 8, 2014 and posted on Dec 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 8, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL Statements of Interests for North Korea Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 15 022) to support programs that advance human rights and democracy principles for North Koreans. The call is structured as an open request for Statements of Interest (SOIs), meaning applicants are expected to outline proposed concepts and activities rather than submit a fully developed long-form proposal at the initial stage. While the core focus is on human rights and democratic values, DRL also indicates openness to projects that address non-traditional human rights issues, as long as those issues are broadly relevant to the everyday concerns of North Korean citizens.
A key requirement is that every SOI must include activities that support recommendations from either the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Commission of Inquiry on North Korea) and/or the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. In practical terms, proposals should clearly connect planned activities to recognized international findings and recommendations on North Korea, showing how the work would reinforce accountability, rights protections, access to information, civic space, or related democracy and human rights outcomes consistent with those frameworks.
The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under "Programs in Support of Democracy and Human Rights," and tied to CFDA number 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). DRL anticipated making one award under this opportunity. The estimated total funding available was $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $150,000, meaning proposals needed to fit within that range. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have access to non-federal co-funding.
Eligible applicants included a range of organization types: nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2014, and the application deadline was January 8, 2015, with the archive date listed as February 7, 2015.
For access issues with the full announcement, the notice directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays) or email support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Statements of Interests for North Korea Programs."
2) Which government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 15 022.
4) What is the goal or focus of the funding?
The funding supports programs that advance human rights and democracy principles for North Koreans.
5) Is this a traditional full proposal competition?
No. It is structured as an open request for Statements of Interest (SOIs). Applicants are expected to outline proposed concepts and activities rather than submit a fully developed long-form proposal at the initial stage.
6) What is an SOI in the context of this opportunity?
An SOI is an initial submission where applicants describe their proposed program concepts and planned activities. Based on the notice, the SOI stage is not the same as submitting a full, detailed long-form proposal.
7) Are projects limited only to "traditional" human rights and democracy topics?
No. While the core focus is human rights and democratic values, DRL indicated openness to projects addressing non-traditional human rights issues, as long as those issues are broadly relevant to the everyday concerns of North Korean citizens.
8) Is there a required framework or set of recommendations that projects must support?
Yes. Every SOI must include activities that support recommendations from either (or both) the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Commission of Inquiry on North Korea) and/or the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
9) Does an SOI need to explicitly connect activities to UN findings and recommendations?
Yes. The notice states that proposals should clearly connect planned activities to recognized international findings and recommendations on North Korea, showing how the work would reinforce accountability, rights protections, access to information, civic space, or related democracy and human rights outcomes consistent with those frameworks.
10) What kinds of outcomes does DRL highlight as relevant?
Based on the notice, relevant outcomes include work that reinforces accountability, rights protections, access to information, civic space, and related democracy and human rights outcomes aligned with the Commission of Inquiry recommendations and/or the UPR process.
11) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
12) How is the grant categorized?
It is categorized under "Programs in Support of Democracy and Human Rights."
13) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
14) How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making one award under this opportunity.
15) How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $250,000.
16) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $250,000.
17) What is the award floor?
The award floor was $150,000. Proposals needed to fit within that range.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
19) Which organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
20) Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list specifically includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
21) Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicants.
22) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, with a limitation: for-profit organizations other than small businesses were included as eligible applicants.
23) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2014.
24) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 8, 2015.
25) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as February 7, 2015.
26) Where should applicants go for help if they cannot access the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for access issues.
27) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number and hours?
The phone number is 1-800-518-4726. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
28) What email address is provided for Grants.gov support?
The email address provided is support@grants.gov.
29) Does the notice require that every SOI include specific types of activities?
Yes. The notice requires that every SOI include activities supporting recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry on North Korea and/or the UPR process.
30) Does the opportunity description indicate that proposals must address everyday concerns of North Korean citizens?
Yes, at least for non-traditional human rights issue projects. DRL indicates openness to those issues as long as they are broadly relevant to the everyday concerns of North Korean citizens.
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