Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 09 IRF 111909
Apply for DRL 09 IRF 111909
- 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 International Religious Freedom Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 22, 2009 and posted on Nov 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 4, 2010. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) issued this grant opportunity as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) focused on international religious freedom (IRF) programs. The central aim is to identify organizations that could carry out projects that strengthen religious freedom as a key part of broader good governance. DRL is using this announcement as an initial screening step, meaning it is not yet a full Request for Proposals (RFP). Groups that submit a strong Statement of Interest may later be invited to provide a complete proposal with more detailed plans and budgets.
The geographic scope is wide and spans multiple regions, with certain countries flagged as particular priorities. In the Near East, DRL highlights Bahrain, Egypt, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen. In South and Central Asia, the priority list includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In East Asia and the Pacific, DRL points to Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, North Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), and Vietnam. In Africa, DRL is especially interested in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Sudan. In the Western Hemisphere, Venezuela is singled out. In Europe, DRL notes Azerbaijan, France, Germany, Kosovo, Romania, the Russian Federation, Spain, and Turkey. Across these settings, the unifying theme is programming that promotes religious freedom in ways that reinforce accountable governance, rights protections, and rule-based institutions.
In addition to general religious freedom programming, DRL specifically welcomes ideas that promote interfaith cooperation tied to practical, community-facing improvements. The announcement calls out projects that bring people of different faiths together to execute social betterment initiatives, with a particular interest in engaging student-age participants. That emphasis suggests DRL is open to programming that blends dialogue and cooperation with concrete joint action, especially when it helps build longer-term habits of tolerance, civic engagement, and peaceful collaboration among younger populations.
The funding mechanism is a discretionary grant, categorized under democracy, human rights, and labor activities. The anticipated award size ranges from $300,000 (floor) to $800,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which typically lowers the barrier for nonprofits and universities that may not have access to significant non-federal co-funding.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category listing). The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2009, with a current closing date of January 4, 2010 (originally December 21, 2009), and it was later archived on February 3, 2010. Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the DRL program officer, Rozina Damanwala, at 202-674-3561.
FAQs: DRL Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) - International Religious Freedom (IRF) Programs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) focused on international religious freedom (IRF) programs.
2) Is this a full Request for Proposals (RFP)?
No. DRL is using this RSOI as an initial screening step. Organizations that submit a strong Statement of Interest may later be invited to submit a complete proposal with more detailed plans and budgets.
3) What is the main goal of the RSOI?
The central aim is to identify organizations capable of carrying out projects that strengthen religious freedom as a key part of broader good governance.
4) What types of program themes is DRL looking for?
DRL is seeking programming that promotes religious freedom in ways that reinforce accountable governance, rights protections, and rule-based institutions.
5) Does DRL have any specific programming interests beyond general religious freedom work?
Yes. DRL specifically welcomes ideas that promote interfaith cooperation tied to practical, community-facing improvements, including projects where people of different faiths work together on social betterment initiatives.
6) Is there an emphasis on youth or students?
Yes. The announcement expresses a particular interest in engaging student-age participants in interfaith cooperation and community-focused activities.
7) What is the geographic scope of this opportunity?
The geographic scope is wide and spans multiple regions, with certain countries identified as particular priorities.
8) Which Near East countries are highlighted as priorities?
In the Near East, DRL highlights Bahrain, Egypt, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen.
9) Which South and Central Asia countries are highlighted as priorities?
In South and Central Asia, the priority list includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
10) Which East Asia and the Pacific countries are highlighted as priorities?
In East Asia and the Pacific, DRL points to Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, North Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), and Vietnam.
11) Which Africa countries are highlighted as priorities?
In Africa, DRL is especially interested in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Sudan.
12) Which Western Hemisphere country is highlighted as a priority?
In the Western Hemisphere, Venezuela is singled out.
13) Which Europe countries are highlighted as priorities?
In Europe, DRL notes Azerbaijan, France, Germany, Kosovo, Romania, the Russian Federation, Spain, and Turkey.
14) What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a discretionary grant categorized under democracy, human rights, and labor activities.
15) What is the anticipated award size?
The anticipated award size ranges from $300,000 (floor) to $800,000 (ceiling).
16) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category listing).
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2009.
19) What is the closing date for submissions?
The closing date is January 4, 2010. The information provided also notes that the original closing date was December 21, 2009.
20) Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. It was archived on February 3, 2010.
21) What happens after submitting a Statement of Interest?
DRL uses the RSOI as an initial screening step. If a Statement of Interest is strong, the submitting organization may later be invited to provide a complete proposal with more detailed plans and budgets.
22) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the DRL program officer, Rozina Damanwala, at 202-674-3561.
23) What is the unifying focus across all the highlighted countries and regions?
Across these settings, the unifying theme is programming that promotes religious freedom in ways that reinforce accountable governance, rights protections, and rule-based institutions.
24) What kinds of interfaith projects appear to be encouraged?
The opportunity encourages interfaith cooperation that goes beyond dialogue and includes practical joint action, such as community-facing social betterment initiatives, particularly those involving student-age participants.
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