Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 037
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 037
- The DOS-DRL 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 Increased Civic Engagement in the Lead-Up to Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 03, 2015 and posted on Dec 03, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2016. (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 $693,069.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) released a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Promoting Increased Civic Engagement in the Lead-Up to Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)." The program is designed to support projects that encourage and expand nonviolent civic engagement ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo's planned national elections in November 2016. In practical terms, the focus is on helping citizens, civil society, and other nonviolent actors participate more actively in public life and the electoral period, with an emphasis on peaceful engagement rather than confrontation or violence.
This opportunity was posted on December 3, 2015 (created the same day) under Funding Opportunity Number "DRLA DRLAQM 16 037" and is associated with CFDA number 19.345. The application deadline was January 29, 2016. DRL indicated that awards could be made either as grants or cooperative agreements, which generally means applicants should be prepared for a relationship that may involve varying levels of U.S. government involvement or coordination during implementation, depending on the specific award instrument used.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of organization types: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher-education institutions), and for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses, as specifically noted in the eligibility list). This eligibility design signals that DRL was open to proposals from universities, research and training institutions, civil society organizations, and certain private-sector implementers that can demonstrate the capacity to run governance or civic participation programming in the DRC context.
The maximum funding amount listed (award ceiling) is $693,069. The notice does not specify the anticipated number of awards in the provided source data, but the ceiling indicates the upper limit for a single award under this competition. Because the activity category is listed as "Other" (with a note to see an explanatory field not included in the excerpt), the opportunity is best understood as fitting within DRL's broader democracy and human rights programming rather than a narrow sectoral category.
Overall, the grant competition is aimed at strengthening peaceful civic participation during a sensitive pre-election period in the DRC, using U.S. State Department DRL funding to support initiatives that can mobilize, inform, or empower citizens and civil society to engage constructively and nonviolently in the lead-up to the 2016 elections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promoting Increased Civic Engagement in the Lead-Up to Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)."
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant opportunity?
It was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support projects that encourage and expand nonviolent civic engagement ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo's planned national elections in November 2016.
What kinds of activities does "nonviolent civic engagement" refer to in this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, the emphasis is on helping citizens, civil society, and other nonviolent actors participate more actively in public life and the electoral period, specifically through peaceful engagement rather than confrontation or violence.
Where is the geographic focus of the program?
The geographic focus is the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in the lead-up to national elections planned for November 2016.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 3, 2015 (and created the same day).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 16 037.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.345.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 29, 2016.
What type of award instrument could DRL use?
DRL indicated that awards could be made either as grants or as cooperative agreements.
What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
The notice indicates applicants should be prepared for a relationship that may involve varying levels of U.S. government involvement or coordination during implementation, depending on whether the award is a grant or a cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher-education institutions); and for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses, as specifically noted).
Are universities and other higher-education institutions eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, as long as they are not higher-education institutions.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are included in the eligibility list, with the specific note that small businesses are excluded.
Are small businesses eligible under this opportunity?
No. The eligibility list specifically notes for-profit organizations, excluding small businesses.
What is the maximum amount of funding available per award?
The maximum funding amount listed (the award ceiling) is $693,069. This indicates the upper limit for a single award under this competition.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
The provided information does not specify the anticipated number of awards.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with a note indicating additional explanation exists elsewhere (not included in the provided excerpt).
How should this opportunity be understood in terms of program area?
Based on the description, it fits within DRL's broader democracy and human rights programming, with a focus on strengthening peaceful civic participation during a sensitive pre-election period in the DRC.
What timeframe or election context is this program tied to?
The program is explicitly focused on the lead-up to the DRC's planned national elections in November 2016.
What kinds of participants or stakeholders is the program meant to support?
The notice highlights citizens, civil society, and other nonviolent actors as key groups whose participation and engagement the program aims to encourage and expand.
Does the opportunity emphasize peaceful engagement?
Yes. The description emphasizes constructive, nonviolent civic engagement and explicitly contrasts peaceful engagement with confrontation or violence.
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