Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 09 EGYPT PROP 051309
Apply for DRL 09 EGYPT PROP 051309
- 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 "Request for Egypt Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2009 and posted on May 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria Be a registered U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3). Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of proposal submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status or Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) and Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or similarly challenging program environment. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis and Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in the target country and/or region. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Request for Egypt Proposals" is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) funding opportunity seeking project proposals that advance democracy and human rights in Egypt. Using resources from the Democracy Fund/Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF), DRL is looking for practical, action-oriented programs that can generate near-term results while also pushing toward longer-term, sustainable reforms. The total funding available is approximately $1.3 million, and DRL expects to make around four awards, typically ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000 per project. Projects are expected to run between 1 and 3 years, with most activities taking place inside Egypt.
Programmatically, DRL is prioritizing proposals that strengthen Egyptian civil society and local organizations, build leadership capacity (with a particular emphasis on youth), and expand meaningful political competition through support for multiparty systems. The opportunity also focuses on increasing political participation by women and youth and supporting credible, free, and fair electoral processes. In addition, DRL is seeking programs that protect and reinforce civil society by supporting and defending human rights advocates and organizations, and by promoting freedom of expression and wider access to information. The overall theme is capacity building and reform-oriented engagement that contributes to stronger democratic institutions and a more resilient civic space.
HRDF funding is framed as "innovative" and "venture capital" style support, meaning DRL wants proposals that are creative, clearly necessary in the Egyptian context, and not duplicative of work already funded by other donors or entities. Applicants are expected to explain what makes their approach new or unique, especially if similar initiatives already exist, and to show how the program avoids simply adding incremental activities to an already crowded space. DRL also emphasizes sustainability and multiplier effects, looking for projects that will outlast the grant period through institutional strengthening, local ownership, expanded networks, follow-on funding, or durable changes in practices, skills, or systems.
The solicitation is also clear about what is unlikely to be competitive. Proposals centered on U.S.-based activities such as study tours, scholarships, or exchange programs are discouraged. Projects that are primarily academic in nature, such as research, conferences, dialogues, or purely convening-focused work, are also not viewed as competitive. DRL discourages health, technology, or scientific projects unless they directly and explicitly advance the listed democracy and human rights objectives. Similarly, projects focused on commercial law or general economic development are not expected to score well under this competition. DRL further states it will not consider proposals that provide any type of support to members, affiliates, or representatives of designated terrorist organizations, regardless of whether those individuals hold elected office.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and U.S. universities or research institutions that meet the requirements of 501(c)(3) status (or can document that they are actively seeking it, with final funding contingent on approval). Applicants must demonstrate experience managing successful projects, ideally in Egypt or similarly challenging environments, and must have existing partnerships or the capacity to build active partnerships with organizations in Egypt or the region. Consortia are allowed, but one organization must serve as the lead applicant. DRL also notes it will give priority to U.S.-based organizations that are not registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signaling a preference related to operational posture and/or the enabling environment for implementation.
On submission mechanics, the announcement places heavy emphasis on strict formatting and compliance with DRL Proposal Submission Instructions. Each organization may submit only one proposal, and proposals that do not follow the required instructions may be rejected without further consideration. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12, 2009, and DRL will not accept submissions by email, mail, courier, or fax. The notice repeatedly warns that Grants.gov registration can take time and requires several steps, including obtaining credentials through the Grants.gov credential provider (Operational Research Consultants), registering an authorized organization representative, having a DUNS number, and being registered in the Central Contractor Registry, with built-in delays that can push the process out by several business days. The agency makes clear that late registration is not an acceptable excuse for missing the deadline.
The required application package is structured and page-limited. It must include completed federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B), a one-page table of contents, a one-page executive summary with specific elements (country, point of contact, short program synopsis and expected results, objectives and activities, funding request and length, and a statement of innovation/sustainability/impact), and a proposal narrative capped at ten pages. Applicants must also provide a detailed line-item budget in spreadsheet form with separate columns for DRL funds, cost share, and total, along with a budget narrative that justifies each line item and explains roles for key headquarters and field staff. Attachments are limited to seven pages total and must include a monitoring and evaluation plan (two pages), short bios for key personnel (one page), and a project timeline (one page), with up to three pages for optional supporting documents such as letters of support or MOUs. If indirect costs are included, the organization must submit its Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) as a separate PDF, which does not count against page limits.
Finally, proposals are reviewed first for eligibility and compliance, then evaluated by a State Department review committee against several criteria: the quality and originality of the program idea; the rigor and feasibility of planning and the ability to achieve measurable objectives; sustainability and multiplier effects; the strength of the monitoring and evaluation approach (with independent evaluation viewed favorably); the applicant institution's record, staffing, and management capacity; and overall cost effectiveness, including keeping overhead low and minimizing U.S.-based costs. Cost sharing is not required, but it is strongly encouraged and is treated as a positive factor during review. The funding opportunity is identified as DRL 09 EGYPT PROP 051309, posted May 13, 2009, with an estimated total funding level of $1.3 million and an anticipated award range of $300,000 to $1,000,000.
FAQs: DRL "Request for Egypt Proposals" (DRL 09 EGYPT PROP 051309)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) funding opportunity titled "Request for Egypt Proposals." It seeks project proposals that advance democracy and human rights in Egypt using Democracy Fund / Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF) resources.
2) What is the funding source and how is it described?
Funding comes from the Democracy Fund / Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF). The HRDF approach is framed as "innovative" and "venture capital" style support, meaning DRL is looking for creative, clearly necessary projects that are not duplicative of other donor-funded work and that can show meaningful impact.
3) How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding available is approximately $1.3 million.
4) How many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL expects to make around four awards.
5) What is the typical award size?
Awards typically range from $300,000 to $1,000,000 per project.
6) How long can projects last?
Projects are expected to run between 1 and 3 years.
7) Where are projects expected to take place?
Most activities are expected to take place inside Egypt.
8) What kinds of programs are prioritized?
DRL is prioritizing practical, action-oriented programs that can generate near-term results while also contributing to longer-term, sustainable reforms. Program priorities include strengthening Egyptian civil society and local organizations, leadership capacity building (especially youth), and expanding meaningful political competition through support for multiparty systems.
9) Does the opportunity focus on women and youth political participation?
Yes. The opportunity specifically emphasizes increasing political participation by women and youth.
10) Are election-related programs eligible?
The opportunity includes support for credible, free, and fair electoral processes as an area of focus.
11) Does DRL want proposals that support civil society protection and freedom of expression?
Yes. DRL is seeking programs that protect and reinforce civil society by supporting and defending human rights advocates and organizations, and by promoting freedom of expression and wider access to information.
12) What does DRL mean by "innovative" under HRDF?
Based on the solicitation, "innovative" means the project should be creative, clearly necessary in the Egyptian context, and not duplicative of initiatives already funded by other donors or entities. Applicants are expected to explain what is new or unique about their approach, especially if similar initiatives already exist.
13) How should applicants address duplication with existing projects?
Applicants are expected to show how the proposal avoids simply adding incremental activities in an already crowded space and to clarify what distinguishes the proposed approach from similar initiatives.
14) What does DRL look for regarding sustainability?
DRL emphasizes sustainability and multiplier effects. Projects are expected to outlast the grant period through approaches such as institutional strengthening, local ownership, expanded networks, follow-on funding, or durable changes in practices, skills, or systems.
15) What types of proposals are discouraged?
The solicitation states several types of proposals are unlikely to be competitive, including U.S.-based activities (such as study tours, scholarships, or exchange programs) and projects that are primarily academic in nature (research, conferences, dialogues, or purely convening-focused work).
16) Are health, technology, or scientific projects eligible?
Such projects are discouraged unless they directly and explicitly advance the listed democracy and human rights objectives.
17) Are commercial law or general economic development projects competitive?
Projects focused on commercial law or general economic development are not expected to score well under this competition.
18) Are there restrictions related to designated terrorist organizations?
Yes. DRL states it will not consider proposals that provide any type of support to members, affiliates, or representatives of designated terrorist organizations, regardless of whether those individuals hold elected office.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and U.S. universities or research institutions that meet the requirements of 501(c)(3) status, or that can document they are actively seeking 501(c)(3) status (with final funding contingent on approval).
20) Can an organization apply if it is still seeking 501(c)(3) status?
Yes, if it can document that it is actively seeking 501(c)(3) status; however, final funding is contingent on approval.
21) What experience is expected of applicants?
Applicants must demonstrate experience managing successful projects, ideally in Egypt or similarly challenging environments.
22) Are partnerships in Egypt required?
Applicants must have existing partnerships or the capacity to build active partnerships with organizations in Egypt or the region.
23) Are consortia allowed?
Yes. Consortia are allowed, but one organization must serve as the lead applicant.
24) Does DRL express any preference about Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs registration?
Yes. DRL notes it will give priority to U.S.-based organizations that are not registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
25) How many proposals can an organization submit?
Each organization may submit only one proposal.
26) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. DRL will not accept submissions by email, mail, courier, or fax.
27) What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 12, 2009.
28) What happens if an applicant misses the deadline due to late Grants.gov registration?
The notice emphasizes that Grants.gov registration can take several steps and several business days, and it explicitly states that late registration is not an acceptable excuse for missing the deadline.
29) What does DRL say about formatting and compliance?
The announcement places heavy emphasis on strict formatting and compliance with DRL Proposal Submission Instructions. Proposals that do not follow required instructions may be rejected without further consideration.
30) What registrations and credentials does the notice highlight for Grants.gov submission?
The notice warns applicants that registration can take time and includes steps such as obtaining credentials through the Grants.gov credential provider (Operational Research Consultants), registering an authorized organization representative, having a DUNS number, and being registered in the Central Contractor Registry.
31) What federal forms are required in the application package?
The required application package must include completed federal forms SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B.
32) Is a table of contents required?
Yes. The application must include a one-page table of contents.
33) What must be included in the executive summary?
The executive summary is limited to one page and must include: the country, point of contact, a short program synopsis and expected results, objectives and activities, the funding request and project length, and a statement addressing innovation, sustainability, and impact.
34) How long can the proposal narrative be?
The proposal narrative is capped at ten pages.
35) What budget documents are required?
Applicants must provide a detailed line-item budget in spreadsheet form with separate columns for DRL funds, cost share, and total, plus a budget narrative that justifies each line item and explains roles for key headquarters and field staff.
36) Are attachments limited? If so, what is the limit?
Yes. Attachments are limited to seven pages total.
37) What attachments are required within the seven-page limit?
Required attachments include: a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan (two pages), short bios for key personnel (one page), and a project timeline (one page).
38) Are optional attachments allowed?
Yes. Up to three pages may be used for optional supporting documents such as letters of support or MOUs.
39) How should indirect costs be handled?
If indirect costs are included, the organization must submit its Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) as a separate PDF. The NICRA does not count against the page limits.
40) How will proposals be reviewed?
Proposals are reviewed first for eligibility and compliance, then evaluated by a State Department review committee.
41) What evaluation criteria will be used?
Criteria include: quality and originality of the program idea; rigor and feasibility of planning and ability to achieve measurable objectives; sustainability and multiplier effects; strength of the monitoring and evaluation approach (with independent evaluation viewed favorably); applicant record, staffing, and management capacity; and overall cost effectiveness, including low overhead and minimizing U.S.-based costs.
42) Is independent evaluation required?
The solicitation indicates that independent evaluation is viewed favorably as part of the monitoring and evaluation approach.
43) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required.
44) Does cost sharing affect competitiveness?
Yes. While not required, cost sharing is strongly encouraged and is treated as a positive factor during review.
45) What is the opportunity identification and posting date?
The funding opportunity is identified as DRL 09 EGYPT PROP 051309 and was posted May 13, 2009.
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