Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 08 GR 003 IRAN 070908
Apply for DRL 08 GR 003 IRAN 070908
- 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 "Human Rights and Democratization Initiatives in Iran" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2008 and posted on Jul 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 2008. (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 $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Nonprofits having 501(c)3 status with the IRS and institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued a Request for Proposals titled "Human Rights and Democratization Initiatives in Iran" (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 08 GR 003 IRAN 070908). The opportunity is structured as a grant competition under an earmarked category and is intended to support projects that advance democracy and protect or promote human rights inside Iran. The announcement makes a key restriction explicit: because of U.S. sanctions in place at the time, U.S. Government funds cannot be used for any activities that involve the Government of Iran, meaning proposals must be designed to operate without engagement, partnership, or direct programmatic involvement with Iranian government entities.
The funding parameters indicate relatively substantial awards, with an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $1,250,000 per award. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have the ability to contribute additional non-federal resources. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified in the notice as focused on "Human Rights and Democracy," signaling that proposals should be clearly tied to those objectives rather than to unrelated development or humanitarian programming.
Eligibility is limited to two primary applicant types: U.S. nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status and institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this means the program is geared toward established civil society organizations, policy and human rights groups, and universities or research institutions that can credibly design and manage programs aligned with democratic governance and human rights promotion, while also complying with sanctions-related constraints.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on July 9, 2008 (with a creation date of July 10, 2008) and had an original and current closing date of August 6, 2008, indicating a relatively short window for proposal development and submission. The archive date is listed as September 5, 2008, reflecting when the opportunity was formally archived in the grants system after the application period ended.
For applicants needing support accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202-261-8008.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is titled "Human Rights and Democratization Initiatives in Iran."
Which U.S. government office issued this RFP?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRL 08 GR 003 IRAN 070908.
What is the overall purpose of the grant competition?
The competition is intended to support projects that advance democracy and protect or promote human rights inside Iran.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
It is structured as a grant competition.
Is this opportunity tied to a particular funding category?
Yes. The announcement describes the opportunity as an earmarked grant competition.
What program area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and the notice clarifies that it is focused on "Human Rights and Democracy."
What types of projects are expected to be competitive under this RFP?
Based on the notice description, proposals should be clearly tied to democracy advancement and/or human rights protection or promotion inside Iran, and they must be designed to comply with the sanctions-related restriction described in the announcement.
What is the key restriction related to U.S. sanctions?
Because of U.S. sanctions in place at the time, U.S. Government funds cannot be used for any activities that involve the Government of Iran.
What does "cannot involve the Government of Iran" mean for proposal design?
The notice makes clear that proposals must be designed to operate without engagement, partnership, or direct programmatic involvement with Iranian government entities.
Can grant funds be used for activities that partner with Iranian government ministries or agencies?
No. The restriction explicitly states that U.S. Government funds cannot be used for activities that involve the Government of Iran, and proposals must avoid engagement or partnership with Iranian government entities.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is $350,000 per award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,250,000 per award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status and (2) institutions of higher education.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
The notice lists eligible applicants as U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and institutions of higher education. No other applicant types are identified in the provided information.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
The provided eligibility categories do not include for-profit organizations. Only U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and institutions of higher education are listed.
Are universities and research institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2008.
What is the creation date listed for this opportunity?
The creation date is July 10, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 6, 2008.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (July 9, 2008) and the closing date (August 6, 2008), the submission window was relatively short (about four weeks).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 5, 2008.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer, as the point of contact.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided is 202-261-8008.
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