Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 08 GR 002 GLOIRF 070808
Apply for DRL 08 GR 002 GLOIRF 070808
- 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 Religious Freedom Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2008 and posted on Jul 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Nonprofits having a 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) released a grant opportunity called International Religious Freedom Programs (Funding Opportunity Number: DRL 08 GR 002 GLOIRF 070808). The program invites proposals for projects that strengthen international religious freedom and connect that work to broader goals of good governance. In practical terms, DRL is looking for efforts that help protect the right to freedom of religion or belief and that support fair, accountable, and rights-respecting institutions and policies in the countries where the projects operate.
The geographic scope is wide, but the announcement highlights specific priority countries across several regions. In the Near East, DRL notes particular interest in Bahrain, Egypt, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. In South and Central Asia, the countries of particular interest are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. For East Asia and the Pacific, the focus countries listed are Burma, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, North Korea, and Vietnam. In Africa, DRL calls out Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Sudan. In Europe, the priority countries are Azerbaijan, Kosovo, the Russian Federation, and Turkey. Proposals tied to these places would align especially well with the stated interests.
This funding is offered as a grant, categorized as an earmark, under an activity category described as "International Religious Freedom Proposals." The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which means applicants are not obligated to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The expected award size is relatively substantial: the award floor is $300,000 and the award ceiling is $800,000, indicating DRL anticipated funding fewer, larger projects rather than many small ones.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status and institutions of higher education. The listing labels eligible applicants as "Others" but clarifies that this refers specifically to those two applicant types. Organizations considering applying would need to fit one of those categories and propose a project clearly connected to promoting religious freedom within the governance and human rights context emphasized by DRL.
Key dates in the posting show it was originally posted on July 8, 2008 (with a creation date of July 10, 2008). The application deadline was September 2, 2008, and the opportunity was archived on October 2, 2008. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Program Officer Rozina Damanwala at (202) 663-2678.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - International Religious Freedom Programs (DRL)
What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled International Religious Freedom Programs.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered 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 002 GLOIRF 070808.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
DRL is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen international religious freedom and connect that work to broader goals of good governance. The focus is on protecting the right to freedom of religion or belief and supporting fair, accountable, and rights-respecting institutions and policies in the countries where projects operate.
What kinds of projects are DRL looking to fund under this opportunity?
Projects should be designed to help protect freedom of religion or belief and link those efforts to governance and human rights outcomes, including support for institutions and policies that are fair, accountable, and rights-respecting.
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is offered as a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as an earmark under the activity category described as "International Religious Freedom Proposals."
What is the geographic scope of the program?
The geographic scope is described as wide, but DRL highlights a list of priority countries across multiple regions. Proposals tied to those countries align especially well with DRL's stated interests.
Which Near East countries are listed as priorities?
Near East priority countries include: Bahrain, Egypt, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Which South and Central Asia countries are listed as priorities?
South and Central Asia priority countries include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Which East Asia and the Pacific countries are listed as priorities?
East Asia and the Pacific priority countries include: Burma, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, North Korea, and Vietnam.
Which African countries are listed as priorities?
Africa priority countries include: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Sudan.
Which European countries are listed as priorities?
Europe priority countries include: Azerbaijan, Kosovo, the Russian Federation, and Turkey.
Do proposals have to be in one of the listed priority countries?
The announcement describes the geographic scope as wide, but it specifically states that proposals tied to the listed priority countries would align especially well with DRL's interests.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The expected award range is from an award floor of $300,000 to an award ceiling of $800,000.
What does the award range suggest about the types of projects DRL expected to fund?
Because the award floor is relatively high and the ceiling is substantial, the announcement indicates DRL anticipated funding fewer, larger projects rather than many smaller awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required, meaning applicants are not obligated to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status and institutions of higher education. The listing uses the label "Others," but clarifies that it refers specifically to these two applicant types.
What organizational status is required for nonprofit applicants?
Nonprofit applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Key dates listed are: posted July 8, 2008 (creation date July 10, 2008), application deadline September 2, 2008, and archived October 2, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement indicates it was archived on October 2, 2008, and the application deadline was September 2, 2008.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is Program Officer Rozina Damanwala at (202) 663-2678.
What program themes should an applicant emphasize based on this posting?
Based on the description, proposals should clearly center on international religious freedom and show how that work supports good governance, including the strengthening of rights-respecting institutions and policies in the country or countries of operation.
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