Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 09 IRAQWIDOWS 121809
Apply for DRL 09 IRAQWIDOWS 121809
- 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 "IraqWidowsPrograms" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2009 and posted on Dec 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The IraqWidowsPrograms opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 09 IRAQWIDOWS 121809) was a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretarys Office of Global Womens Issues (S/GWI). It sought proposals for projects in Iraq designed to provide immediate, practical support to widows and female heads of household, with a strong emphasis on reaching women who are especially vulnerable because they are poor, socially isolated, and/or illiterate. The solicitation highlighted that needs in rural areas and across multiple governorates were a priority, reflecting an intent to fund work beyond major urban centers and to reach women who often have the least access to services, income opportunities, and public life.
The program rationale was grounded in the State Departments broader policy position that womens empowerment and equal civic participation are essential to stable, healthy societies, and that womens rights should be fully integrated into U.S. foreign policy. Using Fiscal Year 2009 Economic Support Funds (ESF), the Department invited organizations to propose interventions that directly respond to the day-to-day challenges widows and female-headed households face in Iraq. While the announcement does not list a prescribed menu of activities, the framing points to support that is tangible and outcomes-driven, such as assistance that strengthens household resilience, expands access to services or protection, and reduces the barriers widows face in participating in community and civic life.
Applicants were expected to show real capacity to operate in Iraq and credible experience working on womens issues in complex environments. A key theme of the competition was avoiding duplication: proposals were encouraged to explain how they would fill gaps not already covered by existing or planned programs in Iraq. The Department also emphasized measurability, signaling that funded projects should define clear results and be able to demonstrate progress with concrete indicators rather than relying on general statements of benefit. In addition, applicants were strongly encouraged to incorporate Iraqi local partners and NGOs into the work plan, either as implementing partners for specific components or as collaborators that help ensure local legitimacy, reach, and sustainability.
From a funding and logistics perspective, this was an earmark-category opportunity with a grant as the funding instrument. The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000, with an expectation of up to 20 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
The opportunity was posted and created on December 18, 2009, with an original and current closing date of January 20, 2010, and an archive date of February 19, 2010. The announcement noted that submitting a proposal did not guarantee funding and that final awards were subject to approval by senior Department leadership, including the Ambassador at Large of S/GWI, the Assistant Secretary of DRL, and the Office of Acquisitions Management. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Jennifer Cohen, Program Officer (202-261-8129, cohenjm2@state.gov), with an additional information link pointing to the DRL website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the IraqWidowsPrograms grant opportunity?
IraqWidowsPrograms (Funding Opportunity Number DRL 09 IRAQWIDOWS 121809) was a U.S. Department of State grant competition for projects in Iraq focused on providing immediate, practical support to widows and female heads of household.
Which U.S. government offices ran this competition?
The competition was run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI).
What was the main goal of the program?
The stated purpose was to fund projects that directly address the day-to-day challenges faced by widows and female-headed households in Iraq, with an emphasis on tangible, outcomes-driven support.
Who was the intended target population?
The solicitation emphasized widows and female heads of household, especially women who were particularly vulnerable due to poverty, social isolation, and/or illiteracy.
Did the opportunity prioritize any specific geographic areas in Iraq?
Yes. Needs in rural areas and across multiple governorates were highlighted as priorities, reflecting an intent to fund work beyond major urban centers.
What kinds of activities were applicants expected to propose?
The announcement did not provide a prescribed list of activities. However, it framed the work as practical and measurable support that could strengthen household resilience, expand access to services or protection, and reduce barriers to widows' participation in community and civic life.
What policy rationale did the Department of State cite for this program?
The rationale was tied to the Department's broader position that women's empowerment and equal civic participation are essential to stable, healthy societies, and that women's rights should be integrated into U.S. foreign policy.
What funding source supported this opportunity?
The opportunity used Fiscal Year 2009 Economic Support Funds (ESF).
What was the total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $5,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The Department anticipated making up to 20 awards.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $500,000 (floor) to $1,000,000 (ceiling).
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included (1) nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and (2) public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
What experience or capacity were applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to show real capacity to operate in Iraq and credible experience working on women's issues in complex environments.
Did the solicitation address duplication with other programs?
Yes. Proposals were encouraged to explain how they would fill gaps not already covered by existing or planned programs in Iraq, with an emphasis on avoiding duplication.
Were applicants expected to include monitoring or measurable results?
Yes. The Department emphasized measurability, signaling that proposals should define clear results and demonstrate progress through concrete indicators rather than general statements of benefit.
Were local Iraqi partners encouraged or required?
Local Iraqi partners and NGOs were strongly encouraged. The solicitation suggested incorporating them as implementing partners for specific components or as collaborators to support legitimacy, reach, and sustainability.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on December 18, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was January 20, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 19, 2010.
Did submitting a proposal guarantee funding?
No. The announcement explicitly noted that submitting a proposal did not guarantee funding.
Who made the final award decisions?
Final awards were subject to approval by senior Department leadership, including the Ambassador at Large of S/GWI, the Assistant Secretary of DRL, and the Office of Acquisitions Management.
Who was the program contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Jennifer Cohen, Program Officer, at 202-261-8129 or cohenjm2@state.gov.
Was there an official source for additional information?
Yes. The announcement referenced an additional information link pointing to the DRL website.
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