Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 07 GR 014 IRAQ DEM
Apply for DRL 07 GR 014 IRAQ DEM
- 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 Iraq Democracy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 15, 2007 and posted on Nov 15, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 24, 2007. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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.
- APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION CRITERIA Organizations submitting statements must meet the following criteria Be a U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or be an internationally based non profit organization. Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in the above countries and/or region, or similarly challenging program environments. 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. Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in country organization(s). Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined statement of interest. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund projects that advance democracy, rule of law, and governance in Iraq. The funding comes from the State Department Fiscal Year 2007 Human Rights and Democracy Fund and is explicitly tied to the United States Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, 2007 to 2010, which DRL submitted to Congress in July 2007. The opportunity is framed around addressing key challenges identified in that strategy, with the expectation that proposed activities align closely with the strategy goals and strategic objectives rather than operating as stand-alone or loosely related development programs.
At the core of the solicitation is a clear outcome focus: projects should directly contribute to the overarching strategic goal that Iraqi citizens, civil society, and democratic institutions work together to reduce violence and build a sustainable, accountable, and responsive system of governance. In practice, that means DRL is looking for proposals that strengthen cooperation among citizens and institutions, improve accountability and responsiveness in governance, and reinforce democratic processes and legal frameworks in ways that can help stabilize communities. The announcement emphasizes that applicants should be able to operate in Iraq and work on democracy-related issues in a complex, high-risk environment, suggesting that feasibility, security awareness, and on-the-ground partnerships are important to successful implementation.
The funding instrument is a grant, with awards expected to be substantial. The listed award floor is $1,000,000 and the award ceiling is $5,000,000, indicating DRL anticipated relatively large, multi-component efforts rather than small pilot activities (though DRL notes it may limit funding for less-experienced applicants on a pilot basis). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute a financial match, although proposals still need to present realistic budgets and credible implementation plans.
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations. Applicants may be U.S.-based nonprofits that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), or internationally based nonprofit organizations. Beyond formal nonprofit status, DRL sets practical capability requirements: applicants should have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in Iraq, the surrounding region, or similarly challenging operating environments. DRL also reserves the right to request additional background information from organizations that have not previously managed federal grants, and it indicates those organizations could receive limited funding on a pilot basis, reflecting a preference for proven grant management capacity and compliance readiness.
Partnerships inside Iraq are treated as a key expectation. Applicants must either already have active partnerships with in-country organizations or be able to develop them. DRL allows organizations to apply as a consortium and submit a combined statement of interest, but it requires that one organization be designated as the lead applicant, which would typically be responsible for overall coordination, reporting, and federal grant compliance.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on November 15, 2007, with a closing date of December 24, 2007, and it was later archived on January 23, 2008. The funding opportunity number is DRL 07 GR 014 IRAQ DEM, and the title is Request for Proposals - Iraq Democracy. The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, which reflects DRL programing rather than traditional humanitarian relief or infrastructure development. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Vitessa Del Prete at 202-261-8030.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DRL Request for Proposals - Iraq Democracy (DRL 07 GR 014 IRAQ DEM)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), to fund projects that advance democracy, rule of law, and governance in Iraq.
2. What is the main purpose of the funded projects?
The solicitation is outcome-focused and seeks projects that directly contribute to the overarching strategic goal that Iraqi citizens, civil society, and democratic institutions work together to reduce violence and build a sustainable, accountable, and responsive system of governance.
3. What strategy must proposals align with?
Proposals are explicitly tied to the United States Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, 2007 to 2010, which DRL submitted to Congress in July 2007. DRL expects proposed activities to align closely with that strategy's goals and strategic objectives rather than operate as stand-alone or loosely related development programs.
4. What kinds of challenges is this RFP trying to address?
The opportunity is framed around addressing key challenges identified in the U.S. Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq (2007-2010). Applicants are expected to design activities that respond to those strategy-identified challenges and contribute to the strategy's intended outcomes.
5. What outcomes is DRL looking for in proposed activities?
DRL indicates it is looking for proposals that strengthen cooperation among citizens and institutions, improve accountability and responsiveness in governance, and reinforce democratic processes and legal frameworks in ways that can help stabilize communities and reduce violence.
6. What type of award will be made?
The funding instrument is a grant.
7. How much funding is available per award?
Awards are expected to be substantial, with an award floor of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $5,000,000.
8. Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The RFP states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute a financial match, though proposals should still include realistic budgets and credible implementation plans.
9. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), as well as internationally based nonprofit organizations.
10. Are organizations required to have prior experience?
Beyond nonprofit status, DRL emphasizes practical capability requirements. Applicants should have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in Iraq, the surrounding region, or similarly challenging operating environments.
11. Can less-experienced organizations apply?
DRL notes it may limit funding for less-experienced applicants on a pilot basis. DRL also reserves the right to request additional background information from organizations that have not previously managed federal grants.
12. Do applicants need to be able to operate in Iraq?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that applicants should be able to operate in Iraq and work on democracy-related issues in a complex, high-risk environment. Feasibility, security awareness, and on-the-ground partnerships are highlighted as important to successful implementation.
13. Are partnerships with Iraqi organizations required or expected?
Partnerships inside Iraq are treated as a key expectation. Applicants must either already have active partnerships with in-country organizations or be able to develop them.
14. Can organizations apply as a consortium?
Yes. DRL allows organizations to apply as a consortium and submit a combined statement of interest.
15. If applying as a consortium, is a lead applicant required?
Yes. DRL requires that one organization be designated as the lead applicant, which would typically be responsible for overall coordination, reporting, and federal grant compliance.
16. Is this opportunity intended for small pilot projects?
The award sizes ($1,000,000 to $5,000,000) indicate DRL anticipated relatively large, multi-component efforts rather than small pilot activities. However, DRL notes it may limit funding for less-experienced applicants on a pilot basis.
17. What is the funding source for this program?
The funding comes from the State Department Fiscal Year 2007 Human Rights and Democracy Fund.
18. What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Request for Proposals - Iraq Democracy.
19. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRL 07 GR 014 IRAQ DEM.
20. What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, reflecting DRL programming rather than traditional humanitarian relief or infrastructure development.
21. When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on November 15, 2007, and the closing date was December 24, 2007.
22. Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The notice indicates it was archived on January 23, 2008.
23. What does DRL mean by not wanting "stand-alone" programs?
DRL signals that it expects proposed activities to align closely with the strategy goals and strategic objectives for Iraq (2007-2010), rather than being loosely related development programs that do not clearly connect to those stated goals.
24. Who can be contacted if there are issues accessing the full announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact for access issues: Vitessa Del Prete at 202-261-8030.
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