Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 08 MUSLIMWORLD RFP
Apply for DRL 08 MUSLIMWORLD RFP
- 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 "FY2008 Muslim World Request for Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 11, 2008 and posted on Dec 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2009. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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) 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 FY2008 Muslim World Request for Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 08 MUSLIMWORLD RFP) was a grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invited organizations to submit project proposals focused on advancing democracy, protecting human rights, and strengthening the rule of law in selected Muslim-majority or Muslim-community contexts outside the Middle East. The geographic scope was explicitly defined and covered parts of Africa (Ethiopia, Senegal, and Tanzania), East Asia and the Pacific (Thailand), Europe (Azerbaijan), and South and Central Asia (Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan). In practical terms, DRL was looking for implementable, on-the-ground or regionally relevant programming that could operate effectively in environments that may be politically sensitive, institutionally constrained, or otherwise challenging for civil society and reform efforts.
The opportunity was categorized as an earmark and used a grant as the funding instrument. DRL set a clear funding range for individual awards, with a minimum (award floor) of $250,000 and a maximum (award ceiling) of $1,000,000, indicating an expectation of mid-sized to relatively large, well-structured projects rather than small pilot activities. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds or secure third-party match funding as a condition of eligibility, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that have strong technical capacity but limited unrestricted resources.
Eligibility was limited primarily to U.S.-registered nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education under the specific "eligible applicants" label while still allowing U.S. universities or research institutions if they also met the relevant 501(c)(3) provisions. Organizations that were still in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status could apply, but they had to provide proof that they were seeking nonprofit recognition at the time of submission; if selected, the award would be contingent on finalized 501(c)(3) approval. Beyond formal registration status, DRL emphasized operational credibility: applicants needed demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in the requested countries or regions, or in similarly difficult implementation contexts. DRL also noted it could ask for additional background from organizations without prior federal grant experience and could limit funding for such applicants on a pilot basis, signaling that risk management and past performance were important considerations in award decisions.
A major programmatic expectation built into the eligibility language was the need for local partnership capacity. Applicants had to already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with organizations in the target countries or regions. This reflects a typical DRL approach that prioritizes local engagement, sustainability, and contextual legitimacy, often requiring close coordination with civil society groups, legal aid organizations, independent media actors, academic centers, community-based organizations, or other credible local stakeholders. DRL also permitted consortia applications, allowing multiple organizations to combine expertise into a single proposal, but required that one entity be designated as the lead applicant responsible for overall management and accountability.
The timeline for the competition shows it was posted and created on December 11, 2008, with an application deadline of January 15, 2009. The archive date was February 14, 2009, which typically indicates the point after which the opportunity was no longer active in the listing system. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Matthew Steinhelfer, Program Officer, at 202-261-8018, along with a technical problems point of contact reference. An additional information link directed applicants to the DRL website, where the full solicitation and detailed proposal requirements would normally be provided, including the specific program priorities, required proposal sections, budget and compliance rules, reporting expectations, and evaluation criteria.
FAQs: FY2008 Muslim World Request for Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 08 MUSLIMWORLD RFP)
What is this funding opportunity?
This was the FY2008 Muslim World Request for Proposals (RFP), Funding Opportunity Number DRL 08 MUSLIMWORLD RFP, issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invited organizations to submit project proposals aimed at advancing democracy, protecting human rights, and strengthening the rule of law.
Who issued the grant?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What were the main program goals DRL was seeking to support?
DRL sought proposals focused on three core outcomes: advancing democracy, protecting human rights, and strengthening the rule of law.
What geographic areas were eligible under this RFP?
The geographic scope was explicitly defined as selected Muslim-majority or Muslim-community contexts outside the Middle East, covering:
- Africa: Ethiopia, Senegal, Tanzania
- East Asia and the Pacific: Thailand
- Europe: Azerbaijan
- South and Central Asia: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan
Was the Middle East included in the geographic scope?
No. The opportunity specifically targeted selected Muslim-majority or Muslim-community contexts outside the Middle East.
What types of projects was DRL looking for?
DRL was looking for implementable, on-the-ground or regionally relevant programming that could operate effectively in environments that may be politically sensitive, institutionally constrained, or otherwise challenging for civil society and reform efforts.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
How was this opportunity categorized?
This opportunity was described as an earmark.
What was the award size range for individual grants?
DRL set an award floor (minimum) of $250,000 and an award ceiling (maximum) of $1,000,000 for individual awards.
Does the funding range suggest what kind of projects DRL expected?
Yes. The stated range ($250,000 to $1,000,000) suggests DRL expected mid-sized to relatively large, well-structured projects, rather than small pilot activities.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited primarily to U.S.-registered nonprofit organizations that meet IRS 501(c)(3) requirements.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Institutions of higher education were excluded under the specific "eligible applicants" label, but U.S. universities or research institutions could be allowed if they also met the relevant 501(c)(3) provisions.
Could an organization apply if it did not yet have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Organizations still in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status could apply if they provided proof that they were seeking nonprofit recognition at the time of submission. If selected, the award would be contingent on finalized 501(c)(3) approval.
Did DRL require applicants to have prior project implementation experience?
Yes. Beyond formal eligibility, DRL emphasized operational credibility. Applicants needed demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in the requested countries or regions or in similarly difficult implementation contexts.
How did DRL treat applicants without prior federal grant experience?
DRL noted it could request additional background information from organizations without prior federal grant experience and could limit funding for such applicants on a pilot basis, indicating that risk management and past performance were important in award decisions.
Were local partnerships required or expected?
Yes. Applicants had to already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with organizations in the target countries or regions. This reflected DRL's emphasis on local engagement, sustainability, and contextual legitimacy.
What kinds of local partners were contemplated?
The notice indicated partnerships could involve civil society groups, legal aid organizations, independent media actors, academic centers, community-based organizations, or other credible local stakeholders.
Were consortium applications allowed?
Yes. DRL permitted consortia applications, allowing multiple organizations to combine expertise into a single proposal.
If applying as a consortium, was a lead organization required?
Yes. One entity had to be designated as the lead applicant responsible for overall management and accountability.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 11, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 15, 2009.
What does the archive date indicate?
The archive date was February 14, 2009, which typically indicates the point after which the opportunity was no longer active in the listing system.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The notice listed Matthew Steinhelfer, Program Officer, as a point of contact at 202-261-8018.
Was there any mention of help for technical issues?
Yes. The notice referenced a technical problems point of contact, indicating applicants could seek help if they encountered access or submission issues (though the specific technical contact details were not provided in the summary information).
Where were applicants directed to find the full solicitation and detailed requirements?
Applicants were directed to the DRL website via an additional information link, where the full solicitation would normally provide program priorities, required proposal sections, budget and compliance rules, reporting expectations, and evaluation criteria.
Did the provided information list specific evaluation criteria or required proposal sections?
No. The summary indicates those details would normally be found in the full solicitation on the DRL website, but they were not included in the provided information.
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