Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 028
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- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Protecting Transgender Persons from Violence and Combating Impunity" 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 Mar 28, 2013 and posted on Mar 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2013 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 $450,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting proposals must be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or a comparable organization headquartered internationally, or an international organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Protecting Transgender Persons from Violence and Combating Impunity" is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), focused on improving the safety and legal protection of transgender people who face severe violence, harassment, and intimidation. The central aim is not only to respond to incidents after they occur, but to reduce impunity by ensuring abuses are properly documented, investigated, and pursued through legal channels so that victims can obtain meaningful remedies. In practical terms, DRL is looking for programs that move beyond awareness-raising alone and instead build a chain of accountability that connects evidence collection, legal support, and action through appropriate justice and human rights systems.
DRL is specifically seeking proposals that combine several mutually reinforcing components. First, projects should strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to document incidents of violence against transgender persons and track what happens afterward in the investigation process, including situations where authorities fail to investigate at all. This documentation focus is meant to create credible records that can be used for casework, advocacy, and accountability efforts. Second, proposals should ensure transgender victims have access to adequate legal representation, recognizing that without skilled, sustained legal support, many victims cannot safely or effectively navigate police procedures, prosecutions, or complaints mechanisms. Third, DRL wants to support local civil society organizations in pursuing redress through domestic systems when possible, and also through regional or international human rights mechanisms when appropriate, helping advocates bring cases, petitions, or complaints that can drive official scrutiny and pressure for reform. Fourth, where feasible and appropriate to the context, projects may include sensitivity training for law enforcement agencies, with the idea that improved understanding and professional practice among police and other officials can reduce mistreatment, improve reporting outcomes, and increase the likelihood that cases are handled responsibly.
A competitive proposal under this opportunity is expected to link these pieces together rather than treating them as separate activities. The program design should show how documentation feeds into legal strategies, how training helps remove barriers to reporting and investigation, and how legal representation and human rights advocacy work in tandem to promote accountability. DRL is also encouraging applicants to work at the local and community level and to incorporate subgrants to local transgender organizations, reflecting a preference for solutions that are rooted in affected communities and strengthen local leadership. The announcement also suggests inclusive approaches to subgranting, such as using advisory committees to help guide subgrant selection, which can improve fairness, transparency, and community buy-in.
Examples of activities that fit the grant goals include building or improving systems for documenting violence and monitoring investigations, providing direct legal aid to victims, training and capacity-building for lawyers and civil society groups who assist transgender clients, delivering sensitivity and rights-based training for law enforcement, and supporting advocates in using domestic courts or regional and international human rights bodies to pursue remedies and highlight patterns of abuse. The opportunity leaves room for other related activities as long as they clearly support the overarching goals of protection, accountability, and combating impunity for human rights violations against transgender persons.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity uses a grant instrument and falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category, with CFDA number 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). The expected award size is relatively tight, with an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $450,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that meet 26 USC 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as comparable internationally headquartered organizations and international organizations. The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2013, and closed on May 2, 2013, with an archive date of June 1, 2013. For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listed support channel is GrantSolutions Customer Support via phone or email.
FAQs: Protecting Transgender Persons from Violence and Combating Impunity (DRL)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Protecting Transgender Persons from Violence and Combating Impunity."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this program?
It is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central aim is to improve the safety and legal protection of transgender people who face severe violence, harassment, and intimidation, and to reduce impunity by ensuring abuses are documented, investigated, and pursued through legal channels so victims can obtain meaningful remedies.
Is the program focused only on responding after violence occurs?
No. The program emphasizes moving beyond after-the-fact response and instead building accountability so that incidents are properly documented and acted upon through justice and human rights systems.
What kind of approach is DRL looking for from applicants?
DRL is looking for proposals that go beyond awareness-raising alone and instead build a chain of accountability that connects evidence collection, legal support, and action through appropriate justice and human rights systems.
What key components should proposals combine?
DRL is seeking proposals that combine multiple mutually reinforcing components, including (1) strengthening civil society capacity to document violence and track investigations (including failures to investigate), (2) ensuring transgender victims have access to adequate legal representation, (3) supporting pursuit of redress through domestic systems and, when appropriate, regional or international human rights mechanisms, and (4) where feasible, sensitivity training for law enforcement agencies.
What does DRL mean by strengthening documentation capacity?
Projects should strengthen civil society organizations to document incidents of violence against transgender persons and to track what happens afterward in the investigation process, including cases where authorities do not investigate at all, so that credible records can support casework, advocacy, and accountability efforts.
Why is legal representation emphasized?
The opportunity recognizes that without skilled, sustained legal support, many victims cannot safely or effectively navigate police procedures, prosecutions, or complaints mechanisms.
Does the grant support work through human rights mechanisms beyond domestic courts?
Yes. DRL wants to support local civil society organizations in pursuing redress through domestic systems when possible and through regional or international human rights mechanisms when appropriate, including bringing cases, petitions, or complaints that can drive scrutiny and pressure for reform.
Is law enforcement training allowed under this opportunity?
Yes, where feasible and appropriate to the context, projects may include sensitivity training for law enforcement agencies to improve understanding and professional practice, reduce mistreatment, improve reporting outcomes, and increase the likelihood that cases are handled responsibly.
Are standalone awareness campaigns competitive?
The announcement indicates DRL is seeking programs that move beyond awareness-raising alone; competitive designs should connect documentation, legal support, and accountability actions rather than treating activities as separate or isolated.
How should a strong program design connect the activities?
A competitive proposal is expected to show how documentation feeds into legal strategies, how training helps remove barriers to reporting and investigation, and how legal representation and human rights advocacy work together to promote accountability.
Does DRL encourage local and community-level implementation?
Yes. DRL encourages applicants to work at the local and community level and to incorporate subgrants to local transgender organizations to keep solutions rooted in affected communities and strengthen local leadership.
Are subgrants to local transgender organizations allowed or preferred?
Subgrants are encouraged as part of an approach that strengthens local leadership and community-rooted solutions.
Does the opportunity suggest any inclusive way to select subgrantees?
Yes. The announcement suggests inclusive approaches to subgranting, such as using advisory committees to help guide subgrant selection, which can improve fairness, transparency, and community buy-in.
What are examples of activities that fit the grant goals?
Examples include building or improving systems for documenting violence and monitoring investigations, providing direct legal aid to victims, training and capacity-building for lawyers and civil society groups who assist transgender clients, delivering sensitivity and rights-based training for law enforcement, and supporting advocates in using domestic courts or regional and international human rights bodies to pursue remedies and highlight patterns of abuse.
Can applicants propose other activities not listed in the examples?
Yes. The opportunity leaves room for other related activities as long as they clearly support the overarching goals of protection, accountability, and combating impunity for human rights violations against transgender persons.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant instrument.
What activity category does this grant fall under?
It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
What is the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor is $350,000 and the award ceiling is $450,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that meet 26 USC 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as comparable internationally headquartered organizations and international organizations.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 28, 2013, and closed on May 2, 2013.
When was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date was June 1, 2013.
Where can applicants get help with technical access issues for the full announcement?
For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listed support channel is GrantSolutions Customer Support via phone or email.
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