Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910
Apply for DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910
- 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 "FY 2009/2010 Forensic Assistance Programs in EAP and WHA" 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 Jun 10, 2010 and posted on Jun 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria Be a registered U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3). Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of proposal submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status or Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or Be a public international organization or similarly situated institution and Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or similarly challenging program environment. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis and Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in the target country and/or region. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009/2010 Forensic Assistance Programs in EAP and WHA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910) was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It is a Request for Proposals inviting organizations to design and implement projects that strengthen democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through forensic assistance programming. The geographic focus is split between East Asia and the Pacific (specifically Thailand and the Philippines) and the Western Hemisphere (with both regional activities and work in Peru). The opportunity is categorized as an earmark and uses a grant as the funding instrument, with the funded work falling under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
The funding levels indicate a mid-sized competition aimed at substantial, targeted interventions rather than small pilot efforts. DRL estimated a total of $4,500,000 available under the announcement. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $500,000 up to a ceiling of $1,500,000, suggesting multiple awards could be made across the eligible countries and regions. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though proposals still needed to demonstrate value, feasibility, and strong implementation capacity.
Eligibility was structured to favor U.S.-based nonprofit and similarly qualified institutions with proven ability to manage complex international programming. Applicants could be registered U.S. nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, U.S. universities or research institutions with 501(c)(3) status, or public international organizations and similarly situated institutions. Organizations that were still in the process of securing 501(c)(3) status were allowed to apply as long as they could provide proof that they were seeking nonprofit status at the time of submission, with any eventual award contingent on receiving that designation. DRL emphasized demonstrated experience administering successful projects, ideally in the target countries or comparable challenging environments, and noted it could request additional background from groups without prior federal grants experience. In practice, this meant newer or less-tested applicants might be considered but could face additional scrutiny and potentially receive limited pilot funding. Applicants also needed to show they either already had, or could build, active partnerships with organizations in the target countries or regions, reflecting the expectation that projects would be grounded in local collaboration rather than implemented in isolation from local institutions.
The announcement also permitted consortium applications, allowing multiple organizations to combine expertise and submit a single proposal, but it required that one organization be designated as the lead applicant responsible for coordination and primary grant management. Key dates show the opportunity was posted June 9, 2010, created June 10, 2010, and closed July 14, 2010, with the archive date listed as August 13, 2010. Organizations needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically were directed to contact DRL Program Officer Pamela Erickson (202-549-5979, ericksonpc@state.gov).
FAQs: FY 2009/2010 Forensic Assistance Programs in EAP and WHA (DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2009/2010 Forensic Assistance Programs in EAP and WHA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910.
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What type of solicitation is this?
This announcement was a Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting organizations to design and implement projects.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support projects that strengthen democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through forensic assistance programming.
Which regions and countries are included in the geographic focus?
The geographic focus is split between:
- East Asia and the Pacific (EAP): Thailand and the Philippines
- Western Hemisphere (WHA): Regional activities and work in Peru
Is the Western Hemisphere portion limited to one country?
No. The WHA focus includes both regional activities and activities specifically in Peru.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this opportunity categorized in any special way (for example, earmark)?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as an earmark.
What CFDA program does this grant fall under?
The work falls under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
How much total funding did DRL estimate would be available?
DRL estimated a total of $4,500,000 available under the announcement.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $500,000 (floor) to $1,500,000 (ceiling).
Does the funding range suggest multiple awards?
Yes. The total estimated amount ($4,500,000) and the expected award range ($500,000 to $1,500,000) indicate that multiple awards could be made across the eligible countries and regions.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required as a condition of eligibility.
If cost share was not required, what still mattered in proposals?
Even without a cost share requirement, proposals still needed to demonstrate value, feasibility, and strong implementation capacity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Registered U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status
- U.S. universities or research institutions with 501(c)(3) status
- Public international organizations and similarly situated institutions
Could an organization apply if it did not yet have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Organizations in the process of securing 501(c)(3) status could apply if they could provide proof they were seeking nonprofit status at the time of submission. Any eventual award would be contingent on receiving that designation.
What kinds of experience did DRL expect applicants to demonstrate?
DRL emphasized demonstrated experience administering successful projects, ideally in the target countries or in comparable challenging environments.
What if an applicant had limited or no prior federal grants experience?
DRL noted it could request additional background from groups without prior federal grants experience. Newer or less-tested applicants might be considered but could face additional scrutiny and potentially receive limited pilot funding.
Were partnerships with local organizations expected?
Yes. Applicants needed to show they either already had, or could build, active partnerships with organizations in the target countries or regions. The expectation was that projects would be grounded in local collaboration rather than implemented in isolation.
Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. The announcement permitted consortium applications, allowing multiple organizations to combine expertise and submit a single proposal.
If applying as a consortium, is a lead organization required?
Yes. One organization had to be designated as the lead applicant responsible for coordination and primary grant management.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 9, 2010, and it closed on July 14, 2010.
What are the "created" and "archive" dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on June 10, 2010, and the archive date is listed as August 13, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for the full announcement or if they cannot access it electronically?
Organizations needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically were directed to contact DRL Program Officer Pamela Erickson at 202-549-5979 or ericksonpc@state.gov.
Does the opportunity description indicate the general scale of projects being sought?
Yes. The funding levels were described as a mid-sized competition aimed at substantial, targeted interventions rather than small pilot efforts.
What general type of programming is being requested?
The RFP invited organizations to design and implement forensic assistance programming aligned with strengthening democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
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