Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 08 CHINA RSOI 081217
Apply for DRL 08 CHINA RSOI 081217
- 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 Statements of Interest China" 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 Dec 17, 2008 and posted on Dec 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 9, 2009 Applicants must submit proposals using www.grants.gov by 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on February 9, 2009. DRL will not accept proposals submitted via email, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier. Faxed documents will not be accepted at any time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting SOIs 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). 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 SOI 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 SOI. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) focused on China. It is essentially a first-round screening step rather than a full competition: organizations are asked to submit a short statement describing project concepts, and DRL plans to invite a select group of applicants to submit full proposals later. In other words, submitting an SOI is how an organization signals its ideas and qualifications, but it is not the final proposal stage and does not guarantee an invitation to apply for an award.
The program is tied to the U.S. foreign assistance objective "Governing Justly and Democratically," specifically targeting work in the areas of rule of law and human rights, political competition and consensus building, and civil society. The funding activity is categorized broadly as democracy, human rights, and rule of law programming. While the notice does not list specific project models in the text provided, the stated focus indicates DRL is looking for initiatives that strengthen rights protections, advance accountable governance and legal frameworks, support civic participation and independent civil society activity, and encourage constructive political processes and consensus-building approaches in the China context.
The announcement anticipates making up to 15 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $13.4 million. Individual awards are expected to range from $300,000 (award floor) to $1,500,000 (award ceiling). The instrument type is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants are not required to provide a matching contribution as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities. Applicants must be U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, or U.S. universities or research institutions that meet the relevant 501(c)(3) provisions. Organizations that are still in the process of obtaining nonprofit status may submit proof that they are seeking 501(c)(3) recognition at the time they submit the SOI, but any eventual funding would be contingent on having approved status. Beyond legal eligibility, DRL emphasizes capacity and track record: applicants should have demonstrated experience running successful projects, ideally in China or in similarly difficult operating environments. DRL also notes it may request additional background from groups without prior federal grant experience and could limit their initial funding on a pilot basis. Applicants are expected to already have, or be able to build, active partnerships with organizations in the target country or region. Consortia are permitted, but one organization must be named as the lead applicant.
Submissions must be made electronically through Grants.gov only, with a hard deadline of February 9, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The bureau will not accept submissions by email or by any physical delivery method (including U.S. mail, FedEx, UPS, couriers), and it will not accept faxed documents at any time. The opportunity was posted and created on December 17, 2008, and the archive date listed is March 11, 2009.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement online, the notice provides a point of contact: Kara Cumberland, Program Analyst, at (202) 261-8011. The funding opportunity number is DRL 08 CHINA RSOI 081217, and the listing is labeled as discretionary funding under the category explanation of democracy, human rights, and rule of law.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) focused on China. It is a first-round screening step where organizations submit a short statement describing project concepts and qualifications.
2. Is the SOI the same as a full grant application?
No. The SOI is not the final proposal stage. DRL plans to invite a select group of applicants to submit full proposals later, and submitting an SOI does not guarantee an invitation or an award.
3. What is the main goal or theme of the program?
The program aligns with the U.S. foreign assistance objective "Governing Justly and Democratically" and is categorized as democracy, human rights, and rule of law programming in the China context.
4. What focus areas is DRL targeting under this SOI?
The stated focus areas are:
- Rule of law and human rights
- Political competition and consensus building
- Civil society
5. What types of initiatives does DRL appear to be looking for (based on the notice)?
While specific project models are not listed in the provided text, the focus suggests DRL is interested in initiatives that strengthen rights protections, advance accountable governance and legal frameworks, support civic participation and independent civil society activity, and encourage constructive political processes and consensus-building approaches in China.
6. How much funding is available in total?
The announcement anticipates an estimated total funding pool of $13.4 million.
7. How many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipates making up to 15 awards.
8. What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $300,000 (award floor) to $1,500,000 (award ceiling).
9. What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a grant.
10. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided, meaning applicants are not required to provide a matching contribution as a condition of eligibility (based on the provided text).
11. Who is eligible to submit an SOI?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education
- U.S. universities or research institutions that meet the relevant 501(c)(3) provisions
12. Can an organization apply if it does not yet have 501(c)(3) status?
Organizations that are still in the process of obtaining nonprofit status may submit proof that they are seeking 501(c)(3) recognition at the time they submit the SOI. Any eventual funding would be contingent on having approved status.
13. Does DRL consider organizational experience and capacity?
Yes. Beyond legal eligibility, DRL emphasizes capacity and track record. Applicants should have demonstrated experience running successful projects, ideally in China or similarly difficult operating environments.
14. What if an organization has little or no prior federal grant experience?
DRL notes it may request additional background from groups without prior federal grant experience and could limit initial funding on a pilot basis.
15. Are partnerships expected as part of this opportunity?
Yes. Applicants are expected to already have, or be able to build, active partnerships with organizations in the target country or region.
16. Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. Consortia are permitted, but one organization must be named as the lead applicant.
17. How do we submit the SOI?
Submissions must be made electronically through Grants.gov only.
18. Can we submit the SOI by email, mail, courier, or fax?
No. The bureau will not accept submissions by email or by any physical delivery method (including U.S. mail, FedEx, UPS, or couriers). It will not accept faxed documents at any time.
19. What is the submission deadline?
The deadline is February 9, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
20. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 17, 2008.
21. What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed is March 11, 2009.
22. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRL 08 CHINA RSOI 081217.
23. How is this funding opportunity categorized?
The listing is labeled as discretionary funding under the category explanation of democracy, human rights, and rule of law.
24. Who can we contact if we cannot access the full announcement online?
The notice lists the following contact: Kara Cumberland, Program Analyst, (202) 261-8011.
25. Does submitting an SOI guarantee funding?
No. The SOI is a screening step intended to identify promising concepts and qualified organizations. DRL plans to invite only a select group to submit full proposals later, and an invitation is not guaranteed.
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