Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 045
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 045
- 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 "Pakistan Human Rights and Democracy Programs" 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 30, 2013 and posted on May 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2013 No Explanation. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pakistan Human Rights and Democracy Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 045) is a discretionary U.S. government funding announcement issued by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It invites organizations to submit project proposals focused on strengthening democracy, advancing human rights, and supporting the rule of law in Pakistan. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs that support democracy, human rights, and labor.
DRL anticipated making up to four awards under this competition. Individual award amounts were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $300,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $3,000,000, indicating the bureau was open to both mid-sized and large, multi-component initiatives. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although voluntary cost share can sometimes be viewed as a strength depending on program design and donor guidance.
Eligibility was geared toward nonprofit and international organizations with the capacity to run democracy and rights programming. Specifically, eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as comparable organizations headquartered outside the United States and international organizations. The listing also notes that nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status could be eligible under the broader eligibility language, but the main eligibility statement emphasizes 501(c)(3) or comparable international nonprofit status, so applicants would typically need to clearly document their legal status and comparable nonprofit standing.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on May 30, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 1, 2013. The archive date was July 31, 2013, indicating the announcement is historical and no longer accepting applications. For applicants at the time, proposals would have been submitted through the standard federal grants platforms, and the notice provides support contacts for technical issues, including the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays) and the GrantSolutions Help Desk (support@grantsolutions.gov, 866-577-0771, available 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays).
Overall, this solicitation was designed to fund a small number of substantial projects that directly contribute to democratic governance, protection of human rights, and stronger rule-of-law conditions in Pakistan, with DRL seeking implementers that can demonstrate strong programmatic experience, credible local engagement, and the operational ability to manage U.S. government grant compliance and reporting expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pakistan Human Rights and Democracy Programs (DRLA DRLAQM 13 045)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Pakistan Human Rights and Democracy Programs grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 045.
Which U.S. government office issued this funding announcement?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The announcement is described as a discretionary U.S. government funding announcement.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The solicitation invited project proposals focused on strengthening democracy, advancing human rights, and supporting the rule of law in Pakistan.
What country is the program focused on?
The opportunity is focused on Pakistan.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
How many awards did DRL expect to make under this competition?
DRL anticipated making up to four awards.
What was the expected minimum award amount (award floor)?
The expected minimum individual award amount (award floor) was $300,000.
What was the expected maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The expected maximum individual award amount (award ceiling) was $3,000,000.
What does the award range suggest about the types of projects DRL was open to funding?
The $300,000 to $3,000,000 range suggests DRL was open to both mid-sized projects and large, multi-component initiatives.
Was cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for eligibility.
Can an applicant include voluntary cost share even if it is not required?
The notice states cost sharing was not required, and notes that voluntary cost share can sometimes be viewed as a strength depending on program design and donor guidance.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was geared toward nonprofit and international organizations with capacity to run democracy and rights programming. Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under 26 USC 501(c)(3), comparable organizations headquartered outside the United States, and international organizations.
Do applicants need to be a U.S.-based organization to be eligible?
No. The eligibility language included comparable organizations headquartered outside the United States and international organizations.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
The listing notes that nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status could be eligible under broader eligibility language, but the main eligibility statement emphasizes 501(c)(3) or comparable international nonprofit status. Applicants would typically need to clearly document legal status and comparable nonprofit standing.
What types of organizations was DRL looking for?
DRL was seeking implementers with strong programmatic experience, credible local engagement, and the operational ability to manage U.S. government grant compliance and reporting expectations.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 30, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was July 1, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The archive date was July 31, 2013, which indicates the announcement is historical and no longer accepting applications.
Where were applications submitted?
At the time, proposals would have been submitted through standard federal grants platforms. The notice includes support contacts for technical issues related to Grants.gov and GrantSolutions.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical support?
For Grants.gov technical issues, the notice lists the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov and 1-800-518-4726. Availability is 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who should be contacted for GrantSolutions technical support?
For GrantSolutions technical issues, the notice lists the GrantSolutions Help Desk at support@grantsolutions.gov and 866-577-0771. Availability is 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
What kinds of outcomes was the solicitation designed to support?
The solicitation was designed to fund substantial projects that directly contribute to democratic governance, protection of human rights, and stronger rule-of-law conditions in Pakistan.
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