Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 09 GLOBAL 100509
Apply for DRL 09 GLOBAL 100509
- 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 "Global Request for Proposals (AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, and WHA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 5, 2009 and posted on Oct 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 17, 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 $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announced a global Request for Proposals under funding opportunity number DRL 09 GLOBAL 100509. This discretionary grant competition is focused on supporting projects that strengthen democracy, protect and advance human rights, and reinforce the rule of law. The opportunity is designed for organizations that can propose practical, on-the-ground initiatives aligned with DRL priorities across multiple world regions, with the expectation that funded work will contribute to more accountable governance, stronger institutions, and better protection of fundamental freedoms.
The geographic scope is broad and spans six DRL regional portfolios. In Africa, proposals may focus on Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and regional activities. In East Asia and the Pacific, the covered countries and areas include Fiji, Laos, Timor-Leste, and regional programming. In Europe, eligible locations include Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, OSCE-related work, and regional efforts. In the Near East, the opportunity includes Jordan, Morocco, the West Bank/Occupied Territories, Yemen, and regional proposals. In South and Central Asia, it covers Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and regional projects. In the Western Hemisphere, the eligible countries are Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, and Nicaragua. In several cases the announcement explicitly welcomes both country-specific proposals and cross-border or regional approaches, which suggests DRL is open to initiatives that address shared challenges, networks, or thematic issues that cut across national lines.
DRL anticipated making around 30 awards under this solicitation. Individual grant awards were expected to range from a floor of $250,000 to a ceiling of $1,600,000, which indicates the program was looking for proposals that are substantial enough to produce measurable results while still allowing a mix of mid-sized and larger initiatives. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which can make it easier for eligible organizations to apply without needing to secure additional committed funds as a condition of competitiveness.
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. In practice, this eligibility range supports applications from civil society organizations, universities, and similar entities capable of implementing international democracy and human rights programming, often in partnership with local organizations or stakeholders in the target countries.
Key administrative dates show the announcement was posted on October 5, 2009, with the application deadline set for November 17, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on December 17, 2009. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Megan Oates, Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202-261-8030 or by email at oatesml@state.gov. An additional information link directed applicants to the DRL website, which would typically house the full solicitation details, application instructions, and any updates or clarifications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a global Request for Proposals (RFP) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) under funding opportunity number DRL 09 GLOBAL 100509. It is a discretionary grant competition to support projects that strengthen democracy, protect and advance human rights, and reinforce the rule of law.
2) What kinds of projects is DRL looking to fund?
DRL is seeking practical, on-the-ground initiatives aligned with DRL priorities that contribute to more accountable governance, stronger institutions, and better protection of fundamental freedoms. The solicitation is framed around democracy, human rights, and rule of law outcomes.
3) Is this opportunity global or limited to certain countries?
The solicitation is global in scope but organized across six DRL regional portfolios with specified eligible countries and areas. Proposals may be country-specific or regional/cross-border depending on the portfolio and approach.
4) Which countries and areas are included under the Africa portfolio?
Africa proposals may focus on Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and regional activities.
5) Which countries and areas are included under East Asia and the Pacific?
East Asia and the Pacific includes Fiji, Laos, Timor-Leste, and regional programming.
6) Which countries and areas are included under Europe?
Europe includes Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, OSCE-related work, and regional efforts.
7) Which countries and areas are included under the Near East?
The Near East includes Jordan, Morocco, the West Bank/Occupied Territories, Yemen, and regional proposals.
8) Which countries and areas are included under South and Central Asia?
South and Central Asia covers Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and regional projects.
9) Which countries are included under the Western Hemisphere?
The Western Hemisphere includes Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
10) Are regional or cross-border proposals allowed?
Yes. In several cases, the announcement explicitly welcomes both country-specific proposals and cross-border or regional approaches, indicating DRL is open to initiatives that address shared challenges, networks, or thematic issues across national lines.
11) How many awards was DRL expecting to make?
DRL anticipated making around 30 awards under this solicitation.
12) What is the expected award size?
Individual grant awards were expected to range from $250,000 to $1,600,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required under this opportunity.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included: (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), (2) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and (3) private institutions of higher education.
15) Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
16) Are U.S.-based nonprofits eligible?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status were eligible, with the exception that institutions of higher education were excluded from this nonprofit category (while higher education institutions were separately listed as eligible).
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRL 09 GLOBAL 100509.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on October 5, 2009.
19) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 17, 2009.
20) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 17, 2009.
21) Who was the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Megan Oates, Program Officer.
22) How can someone contact the point of contact?
By phone at 202-261-8030 or by email at oatesml@state.gov.
23) Where could applicants find additional information?
An additional information link directed applicants to the DRL website, which would typically include the full solicitation details, application instructions, and any updates or clarifications.
24) What overall outcomes does DRL expect funded projects to support?
The solicitation states an expectation that funded work will contribute to more accountable governance, stronger institutions, and better protection of fundamental freedoms, consistent with DRL priorities on democracy, human rights, and rule of law.
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