Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 006
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- 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, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Central Asia." 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 30, 2014 and posted on Oct 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Central Asia" is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is designed to support programs that advance democratic governance, strengthen respect for human rights, and reinforce rule of law principles across Central Asia. While the detailed program description is referenced as an attachment (and is not included in the text provided), the funding category and agency context make clear that proposed projects are expected to focus on democracy and rights-oriented outcomes, such as improving civic participation, strengthening institutions and accountability, expanding protections for fundamental freedoms, and supporting legal or policy environments consistent with rule of law standards.
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument and falls under CFDA number 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor." The announcement was posted and created on October 30, 2014, with an application deadline of December 12, 2014, and it was later archived on January 11, 2015. The estimated total funding available is $750,000, and individual awards are expected to range from $300,000 (award floor) up to $750,000 (award ceiling). The notice anticipates making up to 30 awards, which suggests either a wide range of smaller grants within the stated floor and ceiling, phased or partial awards, or multiple award tracks as described in the attachment. No cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, though voluntary leverage is sometimes viewed favorably in competitive reviews depending on the full solicitation details.
Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This wide eligibility indicates DRL is open to a variety of implementers, including civil society organizations, universities, research and training institutions, and private-sector entities with relevant programming capacity, regional experience, and demonstrated ability to operate in complex political environments. As with most DRL opportunities, applicants would typically be expected to show strong program design, realistic work plans, clear monitoring and evaluation approaches, risk management strategies, and the capability to implement activities ethically and securely in potentially restrictive operating contexts.
For applicants seeking the complete official announcement, the listing directs users to the related link titled "Promoting Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Central Asia" and notes that the full description is contained in an attachment. If there are issues accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the point of contact is the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promoting Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Central Asia".
2) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the purpose of the grant?
The grant is designed to support programs that advance democratic governance, strengthen respect for human rights, and reinforce rule of law principles across Central Asia.
4) What kinds of activities or outcomes are projects expected to focus on?
Based on the announcement context, proposed projects are expected to focus on democracy- and rights-oriented outcomes such as:
- Improving civic participation
- Strengthening institutions and accountability
- Expanding protections for fundamental freedoms
- Supporting legal or policy environments consistent with rule of law standards
The detailed program description is referenced as an attachment and is not included in the text provided here.
5) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
6) What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this grant?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.345, titled "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
7) When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The announcement was posted/created on October 30, 2014, and the application deadline was December 12, 2014.
8) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on January 11, 2015.
9) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $750,000.
10) What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from an award floor of $300,000 up to an award ceiling of $750,000.
11) How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making up to 30 awards.
12) How can there be up to 30 awards if the award floor is $300,000 and total funding is $750,000?
The notice itself flags a tension between these figures and suggests possibilities such as a wide range of smaller grants within the stated floor and ceiling, phased or partial awards, or multiple award tracks as described in the attachment. The precise explanation would be in the full announcement attachment.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
14) Can applicants still include voluntary leverage or other resources?
Yes. While not required, the text notes that voluntary leverage is sometimes viewed favorably in competitive reviews, depending on the full solicitation details.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
16) What does the broad eligibility suggest about the types of implementers DRL is seeking?
The wide eligibility suggests DRL is open to a variety of implementers, including civil society organizations, universities, research and training institutions, and private-sector entities with relevant programming capacity, regional experience, and the ability to operate in complex political environments.
17) What kinds of proposal qualities are typically expected for DRL opportunities (as indicated by this listing)?
As described in the listing, applicants would typically be expected to demonstrate:
- Strong program design
- Realistic work plans
- Clear monitoring and evaluation approaches
- Risk management strategies
- Capability to implement activities ethically and securely in potentially restrictive operating contexts
18) Where can applicants find the complete official announcement?
The listing directs users to the related link titled "Promoting Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law in Central Asia" and notes that the full description is contained in an attachment.
19) What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement on Grants.gov?
If there are issues accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or email support@grants.gov.
20) Is the detailed program description included in the text provided?
No. The detailed program description is referenced as an attachment, and it is not included in the information provided here.
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