Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 071
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 071
- 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 "Promoting Accountability for Ethno Religious Violence in Nigeria." 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 Jun 22, 2012 and posted on Jun 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2012 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 grant opportunity titled "Promoting Accountability for Ethno Religious Violence in Nigeria" was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA-DRLAQM-12-071. It is a discretionary grant opportunity associated with CFDA number 19.345, which covers international programs that support democracy, human rights, and labor. The announcement was posted on June 22, 2012, and it originally closed (and ultimately remained closed) on July 22, 2012, with an archive date of August 21, 2012. The eligible applicant pool was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States, excluding institutions of higher education. The notice indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Programmatically, the opportunity focuses on a specific and persistent problem in Nigeria: ethno-religious violence, particularly in the Middle Belt, where recurring outbreaks of communal conflict have led to significant loss of life, displacement, and long-term destabilization. DRL framed the central challenge not only as the violence itself, but as the lack of accountability that often follows. In contexts where perpetrators are rarely investigated, prosecuted, or punished through credible legal processes, cycles of retaliation and impunity can become entrenched. This grant was therefore built around the idea that improving accountability is a practical violence-prevention strategy, because credible consequences for past attacks can help deter future ones and signal that the rule of law applies across identity lines.
The stated objective is twofold. First, the program aims to increase accountability for perpetrators by addressing the ethno-religious violence that has affected communities in the Middle Belt. Second, it seeks to help build stronger, nonpartisan judicial institutions capable of handling these cases in a credible, fair, and sustainable way. The emphasis on "nonpartisan" institutions is important because prosecutions and judicial proceedings in politically or communally charged environments can easily be perceived as selective or retaliatory. DRL's framing suggests an interest in strengthening processes and institutions so that accountability efforts are viewed as legitimate and grounded in law rather than in politics or communal pressure.
The core program goal is described in operational terms: increasing public prosecutions and accountability for past outbreaks of violence in a manner that reduces future incidents. In other words, the grant is not simply about documenting abuses or issuing reports, but about moving cases closer to formal legal action and reinforcing the capacity and independence of the justice system to pursue those cases. The intended results imply work that connects evidence and case preparation to prosecutorial pathways, while also addressing the institutional weaknesses that commonly prevent cases from advancing, such as limited investigative capacity, gaps in legal procedure, witness intimidation risks, weak coordination between justice-sector actors, or public distrust in courts.
From an administrative standpoint, the listing identifies the funding instrument as a grant and categorizes the activity area as "Other," without additional clarification in the provided text. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 in the source data, which typically means the specific award range was not populated in this summary record and would normally be clarified in the full announcement attachment referenced by DRL. For applicants or researchers who needed the complete solicitation text at the time, the notice points to an additional information link for the full announcement and provides Grants.gov support contact information for technical access issues, including a 24/7 contact center phone number and email support address.
Overall, the opportunity can be summarized as a targeted rule-of-law and accountability initiative: DRL sought proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to help break cycles of ethno-religious violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt by advancing prosecutions for past violence and reinforcing judicial institutions so they can handle politically sensitive cases fairly, consistently, and credibly, thereby reducing the likelihood of future outbreaks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Promoting Accountability for Ethno Religious Violence in Nigeria."
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued 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 DRLA-DRLAQM-12-071.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.345, which covers international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 22, 2012.
When did the application period close?
The opportunity originally closed on July 22, 2012, and it ultimately remained closed.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. Based on the provided information, the opportunity closed on July 22, 2012 and remained closed.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is August 21, 2012.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the main problem this program is designed to address?
The program focuses on ethno-religious violence in Nigeria, particularly recurring communal conflict in the Middle Belt that has caused loss of life, displacement, and long-term destabilization.
Why does the opportunity emphasize accountability?
DRL framed the central challenge not only as the violence itself, but as the lack of accountability that often follows. When perpetrators are rarely investigated or prosecuted through credible legal processes, cycles of retaliation and impunity can become entrenched. The program treats improved accountability as a practical violence-prevention strategy.
What are the stated objectives of the program?
The stated objective is twofold: (1) increase accountability for perpetrators by addressing ethno-religious violence affecting communities in the Middle Belt, and (2) help build stronger, nonpartisan judicial institutions capable of handling these cases credibly, fairly, and sustainably.
What does "nonpartisan judicial institutions" mean in the context of this grant?
The emphasis on nonpartisan institutions reflects the risk that prosecutions in politically or communally charged environments can be seen as selective or retaliatory. The program’s framing suggests strengthening processes and institutions so accountability efforts are viewed as legitimate and grounded in law rather than politics or communal pressure.
What is the core operational goal described for the program?
The core goal is to increase public prosecutions and accountability for past outbreaks of violence in a way that reduces future incidents.
Is the program only about documenting abuses or producing reports?
No. The opportunity description indicates the program is not simply about documentation or reporting; it is oriented toward moving cases closer to formal legal action and reinforcing the capacity and independence of the justice system to pursue those cases.
What kinds of barriers to accountability does the opportunity description mention?
The description points to institutional weaknesses that can prevent cases from advancing, such as limited investigative capacity, gaps in legal procedure, witness intimidation risks, weak coordination among justice-sector actors, and public distrust in courts.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations in the United States with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligible pool explicitly excluded institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What activity area is listed for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized as "Other," with no additional clarification in the provided text.
What is the listed award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as 0 in the source data. This typically indicates the award range was not populated in the summary record and would normally be clarified in the full announcement.
Where would applicants have found the complete solicitation details?
The notice points to an additional information link for the full announcement attachment referenced by DRL.
What support was provided for technical issues accessing the opportunity?
Grants.gov support contact information was provided for technical access issues, including a 24/7 contact center phone number and an email support address.
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