Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 003
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 003
- 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 Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe" 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 Oct 1, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 13, 2014 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe" was a discretionary U.S. government funding announcement administered by the Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was issued under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 15 003 and categorized under Human Rights and Democracy Promotion (listed as "Other" for the activity category with a clarifying note). The announcement directed applicants to consult an attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for the full program description, goals, and application requirements, which suggests the detailed program priorities, target countries or sub-regions, eligible activities, evaluation criteria, and reporting expectations were contained in that separate document rather than in the short public listing.
In practical terms, the program was designed to support initiatives that strengthen democratic governance and reinforce the rule of law in European contexts. While the listing itself does not spell out specific project models, DRL opportunities under this theme commonly fund work such as improving the independence and effectiveness of justice-sector institutions, advancing transparency and accountability, supporting civic participation and democratic processes, strengthening protections for human rights, and building the capacity of civil society actors who monitor government performance and advocate for legal and institutional reforms. The opportunity title indicates a focus on both democracy promotion and rule-of-law outcomes, meaning applicants were likely expected to propose activities that produce measurable improvements in institutions, legal frameworks, civic oversight, or the practical enforcement of rights and due process.
The agency anticipated making 2 awards, with individual award amounts expected to fall between a floor of $300,000 and a ceiling of $500,000. The funding instrument type was a grant. The CFDA number associated with the program was 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor," which is the standard federal assistance listing for DRL democracy and human rights programming. Cost sharing or matching was not required, so applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants sometimes still include leveraged resources or partnerships if they strengthen the proposal.
Eligibility was open to several types of applicants: nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as a standalone category), nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education as a standalone category), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This indicates DRL was willing to consider a broad range of implementing partners, including NGOs, universities, and certain private-sector entities, so long as they met the program and federal assistance requirements described in the RFP. The listing does not mention geographic eligibility restrictions for applicants, but those details, along with any restrictions on the place of performance or sub-awarding, would typically be specified in the RFP.
The opportunity was posted and created on October 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 13, 2014, and an archive date of December 13, 2014. That timeline indicates it is an archived opportunity and no longer open for applications, but it remains useful as a reference point for the scale, purpose, and typical applicant pool for DRL democracy and rule-of-law programming in Europe.
For access issues, the notice pointed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays) and the support email support@grants.gov. It also included an additional information link labeled "Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe," implying the full announcement package (including the RFP attachment) was meant to be accessed through the Grants.gov posting rather than fully reproduced in the summary listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe (DRLA DRLAQM 15 003)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe."
Which U.S. government agency administered this opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of State opportunity administered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this announcement is DRLA DRLAQM 15 003.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The instrument type was a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What was the program area or category?
The opportunity was categorized under Human Rights and Democracy Promotion. The activity category was listed as "Other" with a clarifying note.
What was the overall purpose of the grant?
Based on the opportunity title and summary description, the purpose was to support initiatives that strengthen democratic governance and reinforce the rule of law in European contexts.
What types of projects or activities were expected under this opportunity?
The public listing did not provide a detailed program description, but it indicated a democracy and rule-of-law focus. The summary notes that opportunities under this theme commonly fund work such as improving independence and effectiveness of justice-sector institutions, advancing transparency and accountability, supporting civic participation and democratic processes, strengthening protections for human rights, and building the capacity of civil society actors who monitor government performance and advocate for legal and institutional reforms.
Where were the detailed program goals and application requirements described?
The listing directed applicants to consult an attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for the full program description, goals, and application requirements. The summary indicates details like program priorities, target countries or sub-regions, eligible activities, evaluation criteria, and reporting expectations were likely contained in that RFP attachment rather than the brief public listing.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making 2 awards.
What was the expected award size?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from $300,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still include leveraged resources or partnerships?
The summary notes that while cost sharing was not required, applicants sometimes include leveraged resources or partnerships if they strengthen the proposal.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to: nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as a standalone category), nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education as a standalone category), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were listed as eligible.
Did the listing specify geographic eligibility restrictions for applicants?
No. The summary states that the listing did not mention geographic eligibility restrictions for applicants; those details (and any restrictions related to place of performance or sub-awarding) would typically be specified in the RFP.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on October 1, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was November 13, 2014.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The timeline shows it is an archived opportunity. It had a closing date of November 13, 2014, and an archive date of December 13, 2014.
Where was the full announcement package available?
The listing indicated the full announcement package (including the RFP attachment) was meant to be accessed through the Grants.gov posting, referenced by an additional information link labeled "Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe."
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the opportunity on Grants.gov?
The notice directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov.
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