Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 038
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 038
- 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 "Programs for North Korea" 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 Apr 24, 2013 and posted on Apr 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Programs for North Korea" (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 038) aimed at supporting organizations working to advance fundamental rights and freedoms for North Koreans. The solicitation is framed as a Request for Proposals (RFP) and emphasizes program ideas that strengthen media freedom, expand or protect civil society space, promote the rule of law, and advance labor rights and broader human rights. The funding is issued as a grant under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs that support democracy, human rights, and labor.
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2013, with an application deadline of May 31, 2013, and it was later archived on June 30, 2013. DRL indicated an expected award size ranging from a floor of $200,000 to a ceiling of $350,000, meaning proposals were expected to fit within that band rather than request very small pilot amounts or unusually large sums beyond the cap. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan to contribute some portion of project resources from non-federal sources, whether through cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with the full announcement's terms.
Eligibility was open to a range of nonprofit and higher education entities. This included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both nonprofit categories), as well as private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the call was designed for experienced implementers such as NGOs and universities capable of running international human rights or democracy-support programs, managing compliance requirements tied to U.S. government funding, and meeting any matching requirements.
The program focus areas are clearly themed rather than tied to a single predefined project model. DRL signaled interest in proposals that contribute to independent information access and media freedom, strengthen networks or capabilities of civil society actors connected to North Korea-related issues, reinforce rule-of-law concepts and accountability, and support labor rights and human rights initiatives benefiting North Koreans. While the short summary does not spell out specific countries of implementation or delivery channels, DRL opportunities of this kind typically prioritize measurable outcomes, credible monitoring and evaluation plans, and strong risk management given the sensitivity of North Korea-related work.
For administrative support, the notice directs applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 (excluding federal holidays) by phone at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov. The announcement also referenced an additional information link labeled "Programs for North Korea," which would have contained the complete proposal instructions, required forms, budget guidance, and any additional compliance conditions not captured in the brief synopsis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DRL "Programs for North Korea" (DRLA DRLAQM 13 038)
1) What is this grant opportunity called?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Programs for North Korea".
2) Which U.S. government office released this funding opportunity?
It was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What type of solicitation is this?
The solicitation is framed as a Request for Proposals (RFP).
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 038.
5) What is the CFDA number for this funding?
The funding is issued as a grant under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
6) What is the purpose of the program?
The program aims to support organizations working to advance fundamental rights and freedoms for North Koreans, with emphasis on democracy, human rights, labor rights, and related freedoms.
7) What kinds of program ideas does DRL emphasize for this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes program ideas that:
- Strengthen media freedom and independent information access
- Expand or protect civil society space
- Promote the rule of law and accountability concepts
- Advance labor rights and broader human rights
8) Is there a single required project model applicants must follow?
No. The focus areas are described as themed rather than tied to one predefined project model, suggesting applicants could propose different approaches as long as they align with the stated priorities.
9) What is the expected award size?
DRL indicated an expected award size ranging from a floor of $200,000 to a ceiling of $350,000.
10) Can applicants request amounts outside the $200,000 to $350,000 range?
The notice describes the award size as an expected band with a floor and ceiling, meaning proposals were expected to fit within $200,000 to $350,000, rather than request very small pilot amounts or unusually large sums beyond the cap.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants needed to plan to contribute some portion of project resources from non-federal sources, either as cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with the full announcement's terms.
12) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to a range of nonprofit and higher education entities, including:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
13) What kinds of applicants does this opportunity seem designed for?
Based on the description, the call was designed for experienced implementers such as NGOs and universities capable of running international human rights or democracy-support programs, managing compliance requirements tied to U.S. government funding, and meeting matching requirements.
14) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2013.
15) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 31, 2013.
16) What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
The notice indicates it was later archived on June 30, 2013, which typically means it is no longer an active open solicitation in the posted system.
17) Does the summary specify where projects must be implemented?
No. The short summary does not spell out specific countries of implementation or delivery channels.
18) What does DRL typically prioritize for opportunities like this (based on the notice language)?
While specific requirements would be in the full announcement, the notice indicates DRL opportunities of this kind typically prioritize:
- Measurable outcomes
- Credible monitoring and evaluation plans
- Strong risk management given the sensitivity of North Korea-related work
19) Where can applicants find the complete proposal instructions and required forms?
The announcement referenced an additional information link labeled "Programs for North Korea", which would have contained the complete proposal instructions, required forms, budget guidance, and any additional compliance conditions not included in the brief synopsis.
20) Who should applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center.
21) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours and availability?
The Grants.gov Contact Center is available 24/7, excluding federal holidays.
22) How can someone reach the Grants.gov Contact Center?
By phone at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
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