Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL 07 GR 015 IRAQ HR
Apply for DRL 07 GR 015 IRAQ HR
- 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 Iraq Human Rights" 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 10, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having 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 that do not have 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:
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) focused on Iraq, specifically for projects that promote human rights and the rule of law. It is not a full Request for Proposals and it is not asking applicants to submit complete, final program designs at this stage. Instead, DRL is using the RSOI as an initial screening and market-sounding step to identify organizations that have the interest and capacity to implement human rights and rule of law programming in Iraq. Organizations that appear to be a good fit may be invited later to submit a full proposal, at which point they would be able to provide expanded technical details, implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation approaches, and full budget narratives.
The funding opportunity number is DRL 07 GR 015 IRAQ HR, and the opportunity is categorized as an earmark and will be awarded as a grant. The activity area is listed under democracy, human rights, and labor, which signals that DRL is looking for programming that fits within its core foreign assistance mandate: strengthening respect for human rights, improving accountability and legal protections, and supporting institutions and civil society efforts that advance the rule of law. While the announcement summary does not list specific project themes or target populations in detail, the framing makes clear that proposed concepts should connect directly to human rights protections, legal empowerment, access to justice, institutional reforms, accountability mechanisms, and related rule-of-law outcomes appropriate to Iraq’s operating environment.
In terms of award size, DRL indicates a funding floor of $750,000 and a ceiling of $3,000,000, suggesting they are looking for relatively substantial projects rather than small pilot micro-grants, although they also note they may limit funding on a pilot basis for organizations that lack prior federal award experience. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary leverage can sometimes strengthen competitiveness in later stages when full proposals are requested.
Eligibility is limited to organizations with the capacity to operate in complex contexts. Applicants may be U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that qualify under IRS 501(c)(3), or internationally based nonprofit organizations. DRL emphasizes demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in Iraq or the surrounding region, or in similarly challenging program environments. They also reserve the right to request additional background from organizations without previous experience managing federal grants, and those applicants may be restricted to smaller, pilot-scale funding initially. Another key expectation is in-country engagement: organizations must already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with local in-country organizations. DRL also allows consortium applications, but requires a clearly designated lead applicant to coordinate the submission and, typically, to serve as the primary recipient responsible for grant management and compliance.
The timeline in the announcement indicates the posting and creation date were November 15, 2007, with a closing date of December 10, 2007, and an archive date of January 9, 2008. The main practical implication is that this was a time-bound intake period for statements of interest, after which DRL would review submissions and decide which organizations to invite into a second-stage proposal process. Because it is an RSOI rather than a full solicitation, the most important goal for an applicant at this stage would be to clearly communicate organizational fit: relevant technical expertise in human rights and rule of law, prior performance in difficult settings, realistic access and operational approaches for Iraq, credible local partnerships, and the internal systems needed to manage a U.S. government-funded grant.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Matthew Steinhelfer, Management Analyst, with the phone number 202-261-8018. An additional information link is referenced as the DRL/P website, indicating supporting materials and full instructions were hosted through DRL’s public posting platform at the time.
FAQs: DRL Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) - Iraq Human Rights and Rule of Law
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 (RSOI) focused on Iraq, for projects that promote human rights and the rule of law.
Is this a full Request for Proposals (RFP)?
No. This is not a full Request for Proposals and it is not asking for complete, final program designs at this stage.
What is the purpose of submitting a Statement of Interest?
DRL is using the RSOI as an initial screening and market-sounding step to identify organizations that have the interest and capacity to implement human rights and rule of law programming in Iraq.
What happens after an organization submits a Statement of Interest?
Organizations that appear to be a good fit may be invited later to submit a full proposal. At that later stage, organizations would be able to provide expanded technical details, implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation approaches, and full budget narratives.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRL 07 GR 015 IRAQ HR.
How is this opportunity categorized and what type of award is expected?
The opportunity is categorized as an earmark, and it will be awarded as a grant.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is democracy, human rights, and labor (DRL).
What kinds of project concepts does DRL appear to be looking for (based on the summary provided)?
While specific themes and target populations are not listed in detail in the summary, proposed concepts should connect directly to human rights protections and rule-of-law outcomes appropriate to Iraq. The framing indicates interest in areas such as legal empowerment, access to justice, institutional reforms, accountability mechanisms, and related human rights and rule-of-law results.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
DRL indicates a funding floor of $750,000 and a funding ceiling of $3,000,000.
Does DRL intend these to be small pilot micro-grants?
The stated floor and ceiling suggest DRL is looking for relatively substantial projects rather than small pilot micro-grants. However, DRL also notes it may limit funding on a pilot basis for organizations that lack prior federal award experience.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations with the capacity to operate in complex contexts. Applicants may be U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that qualify under IRS 501(c)(3), or internationally based nonprofit organizations.
What experience does DRL expect applicants to demonstrate?
DRL emphasizes demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably in Iraq or the surrounding region, or in similarly challenging program environments.
How does DRL treat applicants without prior federal grant experience?
DRL reserves the right to request additional background from organizations without previous experience managing federal grants. Those applicants may be restricted to smaller, pilot-scale funding initially.
Are local partnerships in Iraq expected?
Yes. A key expectation is in-country engagement. Organizations must already have, or be able to develop, active partnerships with local in-country organizations.
Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes, consortium applications are allowed, but DRL requires a clearly designated lead applicant to coordinate the submission and typically to serve as the primary recipient responsible for grant management and compliance.
What should an applicant emphasize in an RSOI submission (based on what is described here)?
Because this is an RSOI rather than a full solicitation, the priority at this stage is communicating organizational fit and capacity. That includes relevant technical expertise in human rights and rule of law, prior performance in difficult settings, realistic access and operational approaches for Iraq, credible local partnerships, and internal systems needed to manage a U.S. government-funded grant.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting and creation date is November 15, 2007. The closing date is December 10, 2007. The archive date is January 9, 2008.
What is the practical implication of the closing and archive dates?
The dates indicate this was a time-bound intake period for statements of interest. After submissions closed, DRL would review submissions and decide which organizations to invite into a second-stage proposal process.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Matthew Steinhelfer, Management Analyst, at 202-261-8018.
Where were additional instructions or supporting materials referenced as being available?
An additional information link is referenced as the DRL/P website, indicating supporting materials and full instructions were hosted through DRL's public posting platform at the time.
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