Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 523 15 000005
Apply for SOL 523 15 000005
- The Mexico USAID Mexico City in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Human Rights Public Policy Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2015 and posted on Jun 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2015 200PM Mexico City Time. (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 $7,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Potential partners include foundations, U.S. and Non U.S. NGOs (Mexican or otherwise), faith based organizations, U.S. and local private businesses, business and trade associations, international organizations, U.S. and local colleges and universities, civic groups, regional organizations, philanthropic leaders including venture capitalists, public figures, advocacy groups, pension funds and employee welfare plans, PIOs, etc. USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Human Rights Public Policy Activity is a USAID/Mexico grant opportunity designed to support the Government of Mexico (GOM) in putting its National Human Rights Plan (NHRP) into practice. The NHRP lays out a policy framework for strengthening Mexico's human rights approach, and USAID intends for the selected partner to help turn that framework into concrete actions, coordination mechanisms, and measurable results. The activity is framed within the law, justice, and legal services sector and focuses on improving how human rights policy is implemented, monitored, and evaluated across government institutions and in collaboration with civil society.
The opportunity centers on advancing six key objectives from Mexico's National Human Rights Plan. These include implementing the Constitutional human rights reform; preventing human rights violations before they occur; guaranteeing basic human rights for all people; strengthening protection mechanisms for human rights; institutionalizing sustained engagement among federal government entities, state authorities, and civil society organizations (CSOs); and improving the generation and use of information so the government and partners can analyze, evaluate, and improve human rights protection over time. In practical terms, the funded activity would be expected to help translate the NHRP's "lines of action" into operational steps, support inter-institutional coordination, reinforce prevention and protection systems, and build stronger evidence and data practices to track progress and identify gaps.
USAID plans to make one award under a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the recipient will carry out the program with substantial involvement from USAID during implementation (for example, through ongoing collaboration on planning, oversight, and technical direction). The maximum available funding is $7,700,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and it is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive, with the solicitation inviting applications from a wide range of potential partners. Eligible applicants may include foundations; U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (including Mexican NGOs); faith-based organizations; U.S. and local private businesses; business and trade associations; international organizations; U.S. and local colleges and universities; civic groups; regional organizations; philanthropic leaders (including venture capitalists); public figures; advocacy groups; pension funds and employee welfare plans; and public international organizations (PIOs), among others. USAID also explicitly welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received USAID funding, signaling an openness to new partners with strong technical capacity and local or thematic expertise.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number SOL 523 15 000005 and the title Human Rights Public Policy Activity. The opportunity was posted on June 9, 2015, with an original closing date of July 9, 2015, later extended to July 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM Mexico City time. The issuing agency is USAID Mexico, based in Mexico City. For applicant support related to accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Rodrigo Diaz, Acquisition Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 525550802000.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Human Rights Public Policy Activity (USAID/Mexico)
1) What is the Human Rights Public Policy Activity?
The Human Rights Public Policy Activity is a USAID/Mexico grant opportunity intended to support the Government of Mexico (GOM) in putting its National Human Rights Plan (NHRP) into practice. The selected partner is expected to help translate the NHRP policy framework into concrete actions, coordination mechanisms, and measurable results.
2) What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to improve how human rights policy is implemented, monitored, and evaluated across government institutions, while also strengthening collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs). The activity is positioned within the law, justice, and legal services sector.
3) What is the National Human Rights Plan (NHRP) in this context?
The NHRP is Mexico's policy framework for strengthening the country's human rights approach. This opportunity focuses on turning the NHRP's priorities and "lines of action" into operational steps and sustained institutional practice.
4) What are the key objectives the activity is expected to advance?
The opportunity centers on advancing six objectives from Mexico's National Human Rights Plan:
- Implementing the Constitutional human rights reform
- Preventing human rights violations before they occur
- Guaranteeing basic human rights for all people
- Strengthening protection mechanisms for human rights
- Institutionalizing sustained engagement among federal entities, state authorities, and CSOs
- Improving the generation and use of information for analysis, evaluation, and improvement of human rights protection over time
5) What types of activities might the funded partner be expected to carry out?
Based on the opportunity description, the funded activity would be expected to help translate the NHRP's "lines of action" into operational steps, support inter-institutional coordination, reinforce prevention and protection systems, and strengthen evidence and data practices to track progress and identify gaps.
6) What sector is this opportunity associated with?
This activity is framed within the law, justice, and legal services sector, with an emphasis on public policy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation related to human rights.
7) What type of award will USAID make under this opportunity?
USAID plans to make one award under a Cooperative Agreement.
8) What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means the recipient will carry out the program with substantial involvement from USAID during implementation. The description notes this can include ongoing collaboration on planning, oversight, and technical direction.
9) How many awards does USAID plan to make?
USAID plans to make one award.
10) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum available funding is $7,700,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
12) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
13) What is the funding opportunity number and title?
Funding Opportunity Number: SOL 523 15 000005
Title: Human Rights Public Policy Activity
14) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive. Eligible applicants may include:
- Foundations
- U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (including Mexican NGOs)
- Faith-based organizations
- U.S. and local private businesses
- Business and trade associations
- International organizations
- U.S. and local colleges and universities
- Civic groups
- Regional organizations
- Philanthropic leaders (including venture capitalists)
- Public figures
- Advocacy groups
- Pension funds and employee welfare plans
- Public international organizations (PIOs)
- Other eligible entities referenced in the solicitation
16) Are Mexican organizations eligible?
Yes. The solicitation includes U.S. and non-U.S. NGOs, explicitly including Mexican NGOs as eligible applicants.
17) Does USAID encourage organizations that have not previously received USAID funding to apply?
Yes. USAID explicitly welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received USAID funding, indicating openness to new partners with strong technical capacity and local or thematic expertise.
18) Who is issuing this opportunity?
The issuing agency is USAID Mexico, based in Mexico City.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 9, 2015.
20) What was the closing date for applications?
The original closing date was July 9, 2015. It was later extended to July 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM Mexico City time.
21) What time zone applies to the submission deadline?
The extended deadline is specified as 2:00 PM Mexico City time.
22) Who can applicants contact for support accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Rodrigo Diaz, Acquisition Assistance Specialist.
23) What contact information is provided for applicant support?
Rodrigo Diaz can be reached by phone at 525550802000 for applicant support related to accessing the full announcement.
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