Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 0910 AF 050511
Apply for DRL 0910 AF 050511
- 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 "International Programs in Africa Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345 International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 2011 and posted on May 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "International Programs in Africa Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo." The solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting eligible organizations to design and implement projects that strengthen democracy, advance human rights, and support the rule of law in three focus countries: Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The program falls under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs that support democracy, human rights, and labor, and it is framed broadly as "Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law Programs" for the target countries.
Funding is structured as competitive grants, with an estimated total funding pool of $3,250,000 and an expectation of about five awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $400,000 to a ceiling of $1,600,000, indicating DRL is looking for projects that are large enough to have meaningful impact but still varied in scale depending on the approach, country context, and proposed activities. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, which can lower the barrier for nonprofits that have strong program capacity but limited unrestricted revenue.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this points to DRL seeking proposals from mission-driven civil society organizations with demonstrated programmatic experience, compliance capacity, and the ability to operate in complex environments. Because the funding instrument is a grant and the activity category is listed as "Other" with a clarification that it relates specifically to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programming, applicants would generally be expected to propose work such as civic participation and accountability initiatives, human rights monitoring and documentation support, legal aid or access-to-justice programming, capacity building for local civil society actors, support for independent media and information integrity, community-based conflict mitigation tied to rights protections, and other efforts that concretely reinforce democratic governance and legal protections. The announcement itself does not lock applicants into a single template, but the emphasis on democracy, rights, and rule of law signals that proposals should be outcomes-focused, grounded in local context, and designed to produce measurable improvements in protections, participation, and institutional or community accountability.
The opportunity was posted and created on May 5, 2011, with an application deadline of June 3, 2011, and an archive date of July 3, 2011, meaning the submission window was roughly one month. For applicants that needed help accessing the full announcement, DRL provided a point of contact: Pamela Erickson, Program Officer, at (202) 256-3741. The full details, including any country-specific priorities, required proposal components, and reporting or compliance expectations, would have been contained in the DRL Request for Proposals linked in the additional information section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "International Programs in Africa Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
3) What type of solicitation is this?
This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting eligible organizations to design and implement projects.
4) What is the overall purpose or focus of the program?
The program supports projects intended to strengthen democracy, advance human rights, and support the rule of law.
5) Which countries are eligible as focus countries for proposed projects?
The three focus countries are Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
6) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program falls under CFDA 19.345, covering international programs that support democracy, human rights, and labor.
7) How is the program described in terms of program area?
It is framed as "Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law Programs" for the target countries.
8) What is the total estimated funding available under this announcement?
The estimated total funding pool is $3,250,000.
9) About how many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL expects to make about five awards.
10) What is the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from a minimum (floor) of $400,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,600,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
13) Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
14) What kinds of projects does DRL appear to be looking for?
Based on the stated emphasis on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, proposals would generally be expected to align with outcomes-focused programming in these areas. Examples mentioned include civic participation and accountability initiatives; human rights monitoring and documentation support; legal aid or access-to-justice activities; capacity building for local civil society actors; support for independent media and information integrity; and community-based conflict mitigation tied to rights protections.
15) Does the announcement require one specific project model or template?
No. The information provided indicates the announcement does not lock applicants into a single template, but proposals should reflect clear democracy, human rights, and rule of law outcomes and be grounded in local context.
16) How does the activity category appear to be classified?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with a clarification that it relates specifically to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programming.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 5, 2011.
18) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 3, 2011.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 3, 2011.
20) How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (May 5, 2011) and the deadline (June 3, 2011), the submission window was roughly one month.
21) Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The provided point of contact is Pamela Erickson, Program Officer.
22) What contact phone number is provided for the program officer?
The phone number listed is (202) 256-3741.
23) Where would applicants find country-specific priorities and required proposal components?
Those details would be contained in the DRL Request for Proposals linked in the additional information section of the announcement.
24) Does the provided information describe specific reporting or compliance requirements?
No. It notes that reporting and compliance expectations would be included in the full RFP, but they are not detailed in the summary information provided here.
25) What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a competitive grant.
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