Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 087
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 087
- 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 "Global Anti-Corruption Consortium" 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 Jul 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Anti-Corruption Consortium grant opportunity was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) discretionary funding competition designed to back a single, large-scale global project focused on confronting endemic, high-level corruption. The project was structured as a 24 to 36 month initiative with a clear emphasis on strengthening and enabling civil society-led investigations, particularly those that expose serious corruption that crosses borders or involves transnational networks. A central idea behind the opportunity was that modern corruption often operates across jurisdictions, so the response must also be coordinated internationally rather than handled as isolated, country-by-country efforts.
The program goal was to promote a global, transnational approach to uncovering corruption and then pushing for real follow-through by governments and international organizations. In practical terms, this means the funded project was expected not only to help investigate and document high-level corruption, but also to encourage, facilitate, or catalyze actions that deter corruption, such as legal, policy, regulatory, sanctions-related, or institutional responses by relevant authorities and multilateral bodies. DRL signaled that the effort should go beyond publishing findings and instead aim to help move credible information and analysis into pathways that can trigger accountability and reform.
A notable feature of the opportunity was its intended funding and governance posture: the award was expected to be supported by a diverse, multi-government public-private partnership. This indicates DRL was looking for an initiative that could attract and coordinate support from multiple governments and private sector or philanthropic partners, increasing reach, sustainability, and political backing. At the same time, the Department of State explicitly stated it would not exercise editorial influence or control over investigations or other grant products, underscoring an expectation of independence for investigative work and related outputs, which is particularly important for credibility and safety in anti-corruption efforts.
Administratively, the opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Title "Global Anti-Corruption Consortium" with Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 16 087 and CFDA 19.345. It was released July 15, 2016, with an original application deadline of August 31, 2016. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was listed as "Other" (with clarification referenced in the original notice). DRL anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of up to $3,000,000, reflecting an intention to fund a single consortium-style platform or lead organization capable of operating at global scale rather than multiple smaller, fragmented projects.
Eligibility was broad and included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not higher education institutions in the non-501(c)(3) category), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests DRL was open to a range of possible lead applicants, including universities, investigative or advocacy nonprofits, research and policy organizations, and specialized private entities, as long as they could credibly manage an international program and deliver rigorous, independent investigative and anti-corruption work.
Overall, the opportunity aimed to seed a globally oriented anti-corruption consortium that could connect civil society investigators and partners across borders, generate credible investigative outputs, and help translate those outputs into governmental and international action, all while maintaining editorial independence from the U.S. government and leveraging a broader public-private partnership to maximize impact.
Global Anti-Corruption Consortium (DRL) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What was the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium grant opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) discretionary funding competition intended to support a single, large-scale global project focused on confronting endemic, high-level corruption through a transnational approach.
Which U.S. government office ran this funding competition?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What problem was the program designed to address?
The program focused on endemic, high-level corruption, particularly corruption that crosses borders or involves transnational networks that operate across multiple jurisdictions.
What was the overall program goal?
The goal was to promote a global, transnational approach to uncovering corruption and to encourage real follow-through by governments and international organizations based on credible investigative information and analysis.
How long was the funded project expected to run?
The project was structured as a 24 to 36 month initiative.
What types of activities or outcomes were emphasized?
The competition emphasized strengthening and enabling civil society-led investigations that expose serious corruption, especially cases that cross borders or involve transnational networks, and helping move credible findings into pathways that can trigger accountability and reform.
Did the program expect more than publishing investigative findings?
Yes. DRL signaled the effort should go beyond publishing findings and aim to help translate credible information and analysis into actions that deter corruption and support accountability.
What kinds of follow-through actions did DRL want the project to catalyze?
The funded project was expected to encourage, facilitate, or catalyze actions such as legal, policy, regulatory, sanctions-related, or institutional responses by relevant authorities and multilateral bodies.
Why did the opportunity stress a transnational approach?
A central premise was that modern corruption often operates across jurisdictions, so responses should be internationally coordinated rather than handled as isolated, country-by-country efforts.
Was the award intended for multiple projects or one project?
DRL anticipated making one award, reflecting an intention to fund a single consortium-style platform or lead organization capable of operating at global scale.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was up to $3,000,000.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original notice).
What was the Funding Opportunity Title?
The Funding Opportunity Title was "Global Anti-Corruption Consortium."
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DRLA DRLAQM 16 087.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 19.345.
When was the opportunity released?
It was released on July 15, 2016.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 31, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in that non-501(c)(3) category), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Did the opportunity allow both nonprofit and for-profit applicants?
Yes. The eligibility list included nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, subject to the noted condition) as well as for-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses.
Did DRL express a preference for a particular type of applicant?
The notice signaled broad eligibility, suggesting DRL was open to a range of possible lead applicants as long as they could credibly manage an international program and deliver rigorous, independent investigative and anti-corruption work.
What kind of project structure was DRL trying to seed?
The opportunity aimed to seed a globally oriented anti-corruption consortium that connects civil society investigators and partners across borders, produces credible investigative outputs, and helps translate those outputs into governmental and international action.
Was the award expected to be supported by partners beyond the U.S. government?
Yes. The award was expected to be supported by a diverse, multi-government public-private partnership, indicating an initiative designed to attract and coordinate support from multiple governments and private sector or philanthropic partners.
What does "public-private partnership" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the notice, it meant the initiative was expected to leverage support from multiple governments alongside private sector and/or philanthropic partners to increase reach, sustainability, and political backing.
Would the U.S. Department of State control the investigative content or outputs?
No. The Department of State explicitly stated it would not exercise editorial influence or control over investigations or other grant products, underscoring an expectation of independence.
Why was editorial independence highlighted?
The opportunity underscored independence as particularly important for credibility and safety in anti-corruption efforts, especially when investigations involve powerful actors and cross-border networks.
What types of investigations were especially encouraged?
The opportunity especially emphasized civil society-led investigations that expose serious corruption crossing borders or involving transnational networks.
Was the focus limited to one country or region?
No. The opportunity described a global project and emphasized transnational coordination rather than isolated, country-by-country efforts.
What did DRL want to see happen after corruption is uncovered?
DRL wanted credible investigative information and analysis to be positioned to prompt real follow-through, including governmental or multilateral actions that deter corruption and advance accountability and reform.
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