Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 079
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 079
- 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 Reconciliation and Advancing Accountability in Sri Lanka" 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 17, 2015 and posted on Jun 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2015 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Reconciliation and Advancing Accountability in Sri Lanka" was a U.S. Department of State funding announcement administered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was released as a discretionary opportunity on June 17, 2015, with an application deadline of July 16, 2015, and later archived on August 15, 2015. The program fell under the broader funding activity area of democracy and human rights promotion, aligned with CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). As framed by the title and the DRL mission area, the core intent was to support efforts in Sri Lanka that contribute to reconciliation processes and strengthen accountability, which typically includes initiatives that address human rights concerns, promote truth-seeking or transitional justice-related efforts, reinforce rule-of-law norms, and help communities and institutions deal constructively with past abuses or conflict-related harms.
Funding was offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The inclusion of cooperative agreements is important because it usually signals a more hands-on relationship with the funder than a standard grant, meaning the U.S. government may expect substantial involvement during implementation (for example, coordinating on program design details, monitoring milestones more closely, or collaborating on certain activities). Individual awards were expected to range between $500,000 (award floor) and $1,000,000 (award ceiling), placing it in a mid-to-large scale category suitable for multi-region programming, multi-partner coalitions, or initiatives that combine national-level policy engagement with local community work. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, which can make the opportunity more accessible to organizations without large unrestricted budgets.
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations, including both U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). In practical terms, this typically means civil society organizations, NGOs, advocacy organizations, and implementing partners with relevant experience in human rights, accountability mechanisms, documentation, community reconciliation, legal empowerment, psychosocial support linked to justice processes, or civic engagement related to governance and reform. Because universities were explicitly excluded in the eligibility listing, the opportunity appeared tailored toward practitioner-led implementation rather than academic research programs, although nonprofits sometimes partner informally with researchers or technical experts.
The public synopsis indicates that the full program description was provided in an attachment ("Please see attached"), which is common in Grants.gov postings from that period. Even without the attachment text, the structure of the announcement makes clear that the U.S. government was seeking proposals that fit within DRL's democracy and human rights programming mandate in Sri Lanka, with an emphasis on two connected outcomes: reconciliation (improving relationships and trust across affected communities, supporting inclusive dialogue, addressing grievances, and reducing social and political tensions) and accountability (strengthening mechanisms that investigate, document, adjudicate, or otherwise respond to human rights violations and abuses, and improving institutional responsiveness). Programs under this umbrella often involve supporting civil society capacity, protecting or empowering victims and witnesses, improving access to justice, promoting transparency, and encouraging institutional reforms consistent with international human rights standards.
For applicants or researchers looking to trace the original materials, the key identifiers are the Funding Opportunity Number "DRLA DRLAQM 15 079" and the title. The listing directed anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays), which suggests the authoritative details on deliverables, priority activities, geographic focus, reporting requirements, and evaluation expectations were contained in the full announcement package rather than the short synopsis.
Frequently Asked Questions: Promoting Reconciliation and Advancing Accountability in Sri Lanka (DRL)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding announcement was titled "Promoting Reconciliation and Advancing Accountability in Sri Lanka."
Which U.S. government office issued and administered this opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of State funding announcement administered by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the main purpose of the program?
Based on the title and DRL mission area, the program intent was to support efforts in Sri Lanka that contribute to reconciliation and strengthen accountability. This typically includes initiatives that address human rights concerns, support truth-seeking or transitional justice-related efforts, reinforce rule-of-law norms, and help communities and institutions respond constructively to past abuses or conflict-related harms.
What funding activity area and CFDA is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under democracy and human rights promotion and was aligned with CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
When was the opportunity released?
The announcement was released on June 17, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 16, 2015.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The listing was later archived on August 15, 2015.
What type of funding instrument was offered?
Funding was offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
The inclusion of cooperative agreements generally signals a more hands-on relationship with the funder than a standard grant, meaning the U.S. government may expect substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordinating on program design details, monitoring milestones more closely, or collaborating on certain activities.
How much funding was expected per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $500,000 (award floor) to $1,000,000 (award ceiling).
What scale of programming does this funding range suggest?
This range places the opportunity in a mid-to-large scale category, suitable for multi-region programming, multi-partner coalitions, or initiatives that combine national-level policy engagement with local community work.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education).
Were universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded in the eligibility listing.
What kinds of organizations did the eligibility language seem to target?
In practical terms, the eligibility description points to civil society organizations, NGOs, advocacy organizations, and implementing partners with experience relevant to human rights, accountability mechanisms, documentation, community reconciliation, legal empowerment, psychosocial support linked to justice processes, or civic engagement related to governance and reform.
What themes or outcomes were emphasized by the announcement?
The synopsis indicates an emphasis on two connected outcomes: reconciliation (improving relationships and trust across affected communities, supporting inclusive dialogue, addressing grievances, and reducing social and political tensions) and accountability (strengthening mechanisms that investigate, document, adjudicate, or otherwise respond to human rights violations and abuses, and improving institutional responsiveness).
What kinds of activities are commonly included under reconciliation and accountability programming as described here?
Programs under this umbrella often involve strengthening civil society capacity, protecting or empowering victims and witnesses, improving access to justice, promoting transparency, and encouraging institutional reforms consistent with international human rights standards.
Where were the activities intended to take place?
The focus country referenced in the announcement title and synopsis was Sri Lanka.
Was the opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity was released as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Where was the full program description provided?
The public synopsis indicates the full program description was provided in an attachment (noted as "Please see attached"), which was common for Grants.gov postings from that period.
If someone could not access the announcement electronically, what support contact was provided?
The listing directed anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays).
What is the key identifier for tracing this opportunity in records?
The key identifier provided was the Funding Opportunity Number "DRLA DRLAQM 15 079," along with the opportunity title.
What details were likely contained in the full announcement package rather than the synopsis?
The synopsis suggests that authoritative details such as deliverables, priority activities, geographic focus, reporting requirements, and evaluation expectations were contained in the full announcement package.
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