Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 012
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 012
- 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 Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen" 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 Dec 30, 2013 and posted on Dec 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 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 $375,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 012) is a discretionary U.S. government grant program run by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It offers approximately $375,000 total in available funding, with anticipated awards ranging from $300,000 to a maximum of $375,000. The purpose is to strengthen Yemeni civil society work that advances human rights and improves transparency and accountability within Yemen's criminal justice system, with a particular focus on practical, on-the-ground efforts that help ensure due process and provide avenues for remedy when abuses occur.
The program is designed to support activities that push for legal and regulatory reforms that better protect human rights and safeguard human rights defenders. A key theme is increasing transparency in criminal justice processes, which can include advocating for clearer rules, more open procedures, and stronger protections against arbitrary detention or unfair trials. DRL also indicates interest in capacity-building for nongovernmental organizations, especially training that enables NGOs to monitor and track criminal justice cases so they can document whether due process rights are being respected and whether procedures align with recognized human rights standards.
Another central area of support is legal assistance to help individuals or communities seek recourse for human rights violations. This can involve helping victims navigate complaint mechanisms, supporting strategic litigation where appropriate, or providing legal aid and rights-based counseling that makes remedies more accessible and credible. In addition, the opportunity explicitly encourages projects that explore how informal, traditional, and formal justice mechanisms interact in Yemen. That suggests DRL is looking for approaches that understand the reality of dispute resolution on the ground and that can identify practical entry points for improving rights protections and accountability across different justice pathways, not only within formal courts.
Eligible applicants include a range of nonprofit and higher education entities: U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have significant unrestricted resources.
The opportunity was posted and created on December 30, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 4, 2014, and it was archived on March 6, 2014. It is listed under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726), which serves as the technical support point of contact for the application platform rather than a program office contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Yemen.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 012.
3) Which U.S. government office is running this program?
This is a discretionary U.S. government grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
4) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to strengthen Yemeni civil society work that advances human rights and improves transparency and accountability within Yemen's criminal justice system, with an emphasis on practical, on-the-ground efforts that help ensure due process and provide avenues for remedy when abuses occur.
5) How much total funding is available?
The opportunity offers approximately $375,000 total in available funding.
6) What is the anticipated award size?
Anticipated awards range from $300,000 up to a maximum of $375,000.
7) What kinds of projects does DRL want to fund?
Based on the description provided, DRL is interested in projects that:
- Advance human rights and strengthen Yemeni civil society.
- Improve transparency and accountability in Yemen's criminal justice processes.
- Support practical measures that promote due process and access to remedies when abuses occur.
8) Does the opportunity focus on legal or regulatory reforms?
Yes. The program is designed to support activities that push for legal and regulatory reforms that better protect human rights and safeguard human rights defenders.
9) What does "increasing transparency in criminal justice processes" mean in this context?
The opportunity notes that transparency efforts can include advocating for clearer rules, more open procedures, and stronger protections against arbitrary detention or unfair trials.
10) Is capacity-building for NGOs an eligible activity?
Yes. DRL indicates interest in capacity-building for nongovernmental organizations, especially training that enables NGOs to monitor and track criminal justice cases and document whether due process rights are respected and procedures align with recognized human rights standards.
11) Are projects providing legal assistance or legal aid supported?
Yes. Another central area of support is legal assistance to help individuals or communities seek recourse for human rights violations. Examples described include helping victims navigate complaint mechanisms, supporting strategic litigation where appropriate, and providing legal aid and rights-based counseling.
12) Does the grant encourage work related to informal or traditional justice systems?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly encourages projects that explore how informal, traditional, and formal justice mechanisms interact in Yemen. This suggests an interest in approaches that reflect how dispute resolution works on the ground and identify practical entry points to improve rights protections and accountability across different justice pathways.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include the following entity types:
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education
14) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on December 30, 2013.
17) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is February 4, 2014.
18) Is the opportunity still open?
No. The listing states it was archived on March 6, 2014, and the closing date shown is in 2014.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
20) Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center as the technical support point of contact for the application platform.
21) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center details provided?
The contact details provided are:
- Email: support@grants.gov
- Phone: 1-800-518-4726
22) Is the listed contact a program office contact?
No. The information provided specifies that the Grants.gov Contact Center is a technical support contact for the application platform, not a program office contact.
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