Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 082
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 082
- The DOS-DRL in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Financial Management Capacity Building for Implementing Partners WHA FY16" 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 May 26, 2016 and posted on May 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2016. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Financial Management Capacity Building for Implementing Partners WHA FY16 opportunity was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL) discretionary funding competition aimed at strengthening the financial and administrative capacity of organizations carrying out democracy and human rights work in the Western Hemisphere. The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of State expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond what is common in a standard grant, such as coordination on work planning, approvals, or ongoing technical direction as the assistance is delivered.
At its core, the program focused on practical technical assistance and financial management capacity building. The intent was to improve how partner organizations manage funds, comply with donor requirements, and run sound internal financial systems while they implement democracy and human rights programming. While the notice does not list specific training modules, this type of capacity-building initiative generally centers on areas like budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, accounting systems and documentation, financial reporting, audit readiness, procurement and cost allowability, subaward/subrecipient oversight, and broader compliance practices that reduce risk and improve accountability for program funds. The target beneficiaries were organizations implementing DRL-relevant work in the Western Hemisphere, with the applicant serving as a technical assistance provider rather than primarily as a direct service implementer.
The competition was open to a wide range of U.S.-based applicant types. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and small businesses. This eligibility design suggests DRL was open to proposals from universities, NGOs with specialized compliance expertise, consulting firms, and other entities capable of delivering hands-on financial management strengthening to partner implementers.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on May 26, 2016, with an application deadline of June 24, 2016. The funding opportunity number was DRLA DRLAQM 16 082, and it was associated with CFDA 19.345. The ceiling amount listed for an award was $800,000. The opportunity category was labeled discretionary, and the activity category was listed as "Other," indicating it did not fit neatly into a single standard program area label and was instead defined by the specialized capacity-building purpose described in the narrative.
In summary, this DRL funding opportunity sought a U.S.-based organization to partner with DRL under a cooperative agreement to deliver structured, practical financial management and compliance strengthening for democracy and human rights implementing partners across the Western Hemisphere, with up to $800,000 available per award and applications due in late June 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Financial Management Capacity Building for Implementing Partners WHA FY16" opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL) discretionary funding competition focused on strengthening the financial and administrative capacity of organizations implementing democracy and human rights work in the Western Hemisphere.
Which U.S. government office sponsored this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL).
What was the main purpose of this program?
The purpose was to provide practical technical assistance and financial management capacity building so implementing partners could improve how they manage funds, comply with donor requirements, and maintain sound internal financial systems while carrying out democracy and human rights programming.
What kind of award instrument was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the Department of State expected substantial involvement in the project beyond what is typical for a standard grant, such as coordination on work planning, approvals, or ongoing technical direction as assistance is delivered.
Who was the target beneficiary of the capacity-building activities?
The target beneficiaries were organizations implementing DRL-relevant democracy and human rights work in the Western Hemisphere.
Was the applicant expected to be a direct service implementer or a technical assistance provider?
The applicant was expected to serve primarily as a technical assistance provider that delivers hands-on financial management strengthening to partner implementers, rather than primarily acting as a direct service implementer.
What kinds of topics were likely covered under the financial management capacity-building scope?
While the notice did not list specific training modules, initiatives of this type generally focus on topics such as budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, accounting systems and documentation, financial reporting, audit readiness, procurement and cost allowability, subaward/subrecipient oversight, and compliance practices that reduce risk and improve accountability.
Which region did this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focused on the Western Hemisphere.
What was the opportunity category?
The opportunity category was labeled discretionary.
What was the activity category?
The activity category was listed as "Other," reflecting that it was a specialized capacity-building effort rather than a single standard program-area label.
Who was eligible to apply?
The competition was open to a wide range of U.S.-based applicants, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Does eligibility include universities and higher education institutions?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were included as eligible applicant types.
Were for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations were eligible, including those other than small businesses, as well as small businesses.
Were nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status were eligible (other than institutions of higher education).
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DRLA DRLAQM 16 082.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 19.345.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The ceiling amount listed for an award was $800,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 26, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due on June 24, 2016.
What did DRL appear to be seeking in an applicant organization?
Based on the eligibility design and narrative purpose, DRL appeared open to applicants such as NGOs with specialized compliance expertise, universities, consulting firms, and other entities capable of delivering structured, hands-on financial management and compliance strengthening to implementing partners.
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