Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 11 RRFRFP 040511
Apply for DRL 11 RRFRFP 040511
- 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 Proposals International Religious Freedom Rapid Response Fund" 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 Apr 5, 2011 and posted on Apr 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) to create and operate an International Religious Freedom Rapid Response Fund designed for fast, practical interventions when individuals are persecuted for their religious beliefs, their lack of religious belief, or the expression of those beliefs. The opportunity emphasizes speed and effectiveness, aiming to support urgent, short-term actions rather than long, multi-year programming. In plain terms, DRL is looking for one organization to run a focused fund that can quickly move resources to the people and initiatives that need them most in high-risk religious freedom cases.
The grant has two core purposes. First, it supports the rapid disbursement of small, short-term emergency financial assistance to victims of religious freedom violations who are facing especially severe outcomes, including long-term detention or a death sentence. This portion of the fund is centered on direct, time-sensitive help in extreme cases, where immediate support could affect safety, legal options, well-being, or survival. Second, the fund can support short-term, innovative initiatives that defend and/or promote religious freedom and tolerance. DRL explicitly includes activities connected to education, training, and public outreach, and it notes that such outreach may take place in multilateral settings or fora, meaning efforts that engage international institutions or multinational policy spaces.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, DRL anticipated making a single award with a total value of $300,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $300,000, which effectively signals that the agency intended a single grant at that fixed amount rather than a range of possible awards. The instrument type is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as part of DRL's International Religious Freedom Program. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of U.S.-based organizations and educational institutions. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. This indicates DRL wanted applicants with established administrative capacity and compliance readiness, especially given the need for rapid disbursement and short-turnaround activities, which typically require strong internal controls, vetting procedures, and the ability to move funds responsibly under U.S. government grant rules.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number DRL 11 RRFRFP 040511 and the CFDA number 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2011, and closed on May 4, 2011, with an archive date of June 3, 2011. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, DRL provided a point of contact: Program Officer Rozina Damanwala, with a listed phone number of 202-431-9305.
FAQs: International Religious Freedom Rapid Response Fund (DRL)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) to create and operate an International Religious Freedom Rapid Response Fund. The fund is intended to support fast, practical interventions when individuals are persecuted for their religious beliefs, their lack of religious belief, or the expression of those beliefs.
What is DRL looking for applicants to do?
DRL is looking for one organization to run a focused rapid response fund that can quickly move resources to people and initiatives in high-risk religious freedom cases. The emphasis is on speed and effectiveness, with urgent, short-term actions rather than long, multi-year programming.
How many awards did DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipated making a single award.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The anticipated total value is $300,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it a fixed amount?
The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $300,000, which indicates the agency intended a single grant at a fixed amount rather than a range of possible award sizes.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The instrument type is a grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What program area does this fall under?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as part of DRL's International Religious Freedom Program.
What are the two core purposes of the Rapid Response Fund?
The fund has two core purposes: (1) rapidly disbursing small, short-term emergency financial assistance to victims of religious freedom violations facing especially severe outcomes (including long-term detention or a death sentence), and (2) supporting short-term, innovative initiatives that defend and/or promote religious freedom and tolerance.
What kinds of emergency situations are specifically highlighted for direct assistance?
The RFP highlights especially severe outcomes, including long-term detention or a death sentence, where immediate support could affect safety, legal options, well-being, or survival.
Is the emergency assistance described as small and short-term?
Yes. The RFP describes this portion as rapid disbursement of small, short-term emergency financial assistance.
What kinds of initiatives can be supported beyond direct emergency assistance?
In addition to emergency assistance, the fund can support short-term, innovative initiatives that defend and/or promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Are education, training, and public outreach activities allowed?
Yes. DRL explicitly includes activities connected to education, training, and public outreach.
Can public outreach take place in international or multilateral settings?
Yes. DRL notes that outreach may take place in multilateral settings or fora, meaning efforts that engage international institutions or multinational policy spaces.
Does this opportunity focus on long-term programming?
No. The opportunity emphasizes speed and effectiveness and aims to support urgent, short-term actions rather than long, multi-year programming.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain types of U.S.-based organizations and educational institutions. Eligible applicants include: nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status are eligible, but institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from that specific nonprofit category (while higher education institutions are separately listed as eligible under their own categories).
Does the RFP indicate why strong organizational capacity may be important?
Yes. The description suggests DRL wanted applicants with established administrative capacity and compliance readiness, particularly because the program requires rapid disbursement, short-turnaround activities, strong internal controls, vetting procedures, and the ability to move funds responsibly under U.S. government grant rules.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRL 11 RRFRFP 040511.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity closed on May 4, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 3, 2011.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
DRL listed Program Officer Rozina Damanwala as the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically.
What contact phone number is provided in the announcement?
The phone number provided is 202-431-9305.
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