Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 10 PNG 022311
Apply for DRL 10 PNG 022311
- 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 for Papua New Guinea" 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 Feb 23, 2011 and posted on Feb 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 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: 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 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:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued this funding opportunity as a Request for Statements of Interest (SOIs) focused on Papua New Guinea (PNG). The overall purpose is to identify qualified organizations with strong program ideas and the practical capacity to run a grant that improves citizens' access to justice as a way to reduce and respond to violence (including violence against women), human rights abuses, and corruption linked to the extractive industries. A central theme is the connection between justice and accountability on one hand, and the pressures created by mining, oil, gas, and related projects on the other. DRL indicates that proposals are especially welcome when they can address these challenges within PNG's complicated realities around interethnic property ownership, customary land tenure, and land disputes, since land and resource rights are often at the heart of conflict and exploitation concerns.
The activities DRL is looking to support are broad but clearly justice-oriented and rights-based. Example approaches mentioned include community education and awareness-raising about relevant rights and laws; expanding access to legal services for affected people and communities; strengthening the skills and organizational capacity of local civil society groups that provide legal support or advocate for legal rights; and working with local and national law enforcement bodies to improve awareness, responsiveness, and community understanding of human rights issues tied to extractive industry operations. The opportunity also emphasizes coordination with other donors already working in this space, signaling that DRL wants funded programs to complement, not duplicate, parallel rule-of-law, anti-corruption, gender-based violence, and human rights initiatives.
In practical grantmaking terms, this is a discretionary grant opportunity with an anticipated single award. The total estimated funding is USD 300,000, with an expected award range between USD 250,000 (floor) and USD 300,000 (ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be competitive. The funding is listed under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and certain U.S. academic entities. Specifically, applicants must be a U.S. nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, or a U.S. university or research institution that meets the same 501(c)(3) provisions. Organizations that are still in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status may submit an SOI if they provide proof they are seeking IRS nonprofit status at the time of submission, but any eventual award would be contingent on obtaining that status. DRL also expects applicants to demonstrate experience successfully administering projects, ideally in PNG or comparable challenging environments. If an organization lacks prior federal grant experience, DRL reserves the right to request extra background information and may limit funding initially on a pilot basis. Applicants must also have existing partnerships in PNG or be able to build them, reflecting the expectation that effective work on access to justice and extractive-industry related rights issues requires credible, on-the-ground collaboration. Consortia are allowed, but one organization must serve as the lead applicant.
The announcement timeline shows it was posted on February 23, 2011, with an SOI deadline of March 23, 2011, and an archive date of April 22, 2011. The agency contact listed for access issues is Pamela Erickson, DRL Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202-256-3741.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
2) What type of solicitation is this?
It is a Request for Statements of Interest (SOIs).
3) What country or region is this opportunity focused on?
The SOI is focused on Papua New Guinea (PNG).
4) What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to identify qualified organizations with strong program ideas and the practical capacity to run a grant that improves citizens' access to justice, as a way to reduce and respond to violence (including violence against women), human rights abuses, and corruption linked to the extractive industries.
5) What central theme does DRL emphasize in this opportunity?
A central theme is the connection between justice and accountability and the pressures created by mining, oil, gas, and related projects.
6) What PNG-specific realities does DRL especially want proposals to address?
DRL notes that proposals are especially welcome when they address challenges within PNG's complicated realities around interethnic property ownership, customary land tenure, and land disputes, since land and resource rights are often at the heart of conflict and exploitation concerns.
7) What kinds of activities or approaches are encouraged?
The announcement describes a broad set of justice-oriented and rights-based approaches, including:
- Community education and awareness-raising about relevant rights and laws
- Expanding access to legal services for affected people and communities
- Strengthening skills and organizational capacity of local civil society groups that provide legal support or advocate for legal rights
- Working with local and national law enforcement bodies to improve awareness, responsiveness, and community understanding of human rights issues tied to extractive industry operations
8) Is coordination with other donors important?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes coordination with other donors already working in this space, indicating DRL wants programs to complement, not duplicate, other rule-of-law, anti-corruption, gender-based violence, and human rights initiatives.
9) How many awards does DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipates a single award.
10) What is the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding is USD 300,000.
11) What is the expected award size (range)?
The expected award range is USD 250,000 (floor) to USD 300,000 (ceiling).
12) Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
13) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be competitive.
14) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding is listed under CFDA 19.345 (international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor).
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and certain U.S. academic entities. Specifically, applicants must be:
- A U.S. nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, or
- A U.S. university or research institution that meets the same 501(c)(3) provisions
16) Can an organization apply if it is still seeking 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Organizations in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status may submit an SOI if they provide proof they are seeking IRS nonprofit status at the time of submission. Any eventual award would be contingent on obtaining that status.
17) Does DRL expect prior project implementation experience?
Yes. DRL expects applicants to demonstrate experience successfully administering projects, ideally in PNG or in comparable challenging environments.
18) What if an applicant has no prior federal grant experience?
DRL reserves the right to request additional background information and may limit funding initially on a pilot basis for organizations without prior federal grant experience.
19) Are partnerships in Papua New Guinea required?
Applicants must have existing partnerships in PNG or be able to build them, reflecting DRL's expectation that effective work on access to justice and extractive-industry related rights issues requires credible on-the-ground collaboration.
20) Are consortia or collaborative applications allowed?
Yes. Consortia are allowed, but one organization must serve as the lead applicant.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on February 23, 2011.
22) What is the SOI submission deadline?
The SOI deadline is March 23, 2011.
23) What is the archive date listed for this announcement?
The archive date is April 22, 2011.
24) Who is the listed contact for access issues?
The agency contact listed for access issues is Pamela Erickson, DRL Program Officer.
25) How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
Pamela Erickson can be reached by phone at 202-256-3741.
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