Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL GIWI 07 IRAQ
Apply for DRL GIWI 07 IRAQ
- 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 "Requests for Proposals Iraq Womens Issues" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 30, 2007 and posted on Nov 30, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 4, 2008. (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: 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 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). Organizations must have a demonstrated capacity to work in Iraq on democracy and human rights related issues and in challenging operating environments. We are particularly interested in receiving proposals from organizations that have experience with successfully administering U.S. Government grant funds. DRL and G/IWI reserve 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 partnership proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Requests for Proposals - Iraq Womens Issues" (Funding Opportunity Number DRL GIWI 07 IRAQ), is a U.S. Department of State grant competition issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Office of the Senior Coordinator for International Womens Issues (G/IWI). The RFP draws on the Department of State Fiscal Year 2007 Human Rights and Democracy Fund and is meant to support projects aligned with the United States Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, 2007-2010, which DRL submitted to Congress in July 2007. In practical terms, the government is seeking proposals that address major democracy, governance, and human-rights challenges in Iraq through initiatives focused on womens issues, consistent with the broader strategy goals.
The opportunity is structured as a grant (not a contract) and is listed as an earmark category, with the activity category noted as "Other" and further clarified as the "Iraqi Womens Democracy Initiative." The funding range is relatively large, with awards expected to fall between $400,000 (award floor) and $800,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award. Key dates show the posting and creation date as November 30, 2007, with an original and current closing date of January 4, 2008, and an archive date of February 3, 2008.
Eligibility is limited primarily to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. Beyond legal eligibility, DRL and G/IWI emphasize operational qualifications: applicant organizations need a demonstrated capacity to work in Iraq on democracy and human-rights related issues, including experience operating in difficult or insecure environments. The announcement also signals a preference for organizations that have successfully administered U.S. Government grant funds before. For applicants without prior federal grant management experience, DRL and G/IWI reserve the right to request additional background information and note that such organizations may receive limited funding initially on a pilot basis, suggesting a more cautious approach to risk and oversight for first-time federal grantees.
Another major requirement is meaningful in-country engagement. Applicants must already have, or be able to build, active partnerships with Iraqi organizations. The RFP allows consortium applications, but it requires that one organization be identified as the lead applicant, which would typically be responsible for primary grant management, reporting, compliance, and coordination across partners. This structure suggests the Department of State is looking for programs that are not only designed externally but are implemented with credible local relationships and on-the-ground capacity.
For applicants seeking additional details, the announcement points to DRLs website and references the G/IWI webpage at https://www.state.gov/g/wi as a related resource. A specific point of contact is listed for access problems with the full announcement: Matthew Steinhelfer, Program Coordinator, reachable by phone at 202-261-8018. The notice also mentions that Grants.gov technical questions should be directed to the Grants.gov point of contact, indicating that submission and application logistics were expected to run through the federal grants portal.
Overall, the RFP is a targeted State Department funding call for substantial, mid-to-large scale projects supporting womens democracy and related human-rights objectives in Iraq, explicitly tied to the 2007-2010 U.S. strategy for democracy and governance. It prioritizes qualified U.S. nonprofit implementers with strong Iraq experience, solid grant management capability, and real partnerships with in-country organizations, with funding sized to support significant programmatic work rather than small pilot activities.
FAQs: Requests for Proposals - Iraq Womens Issues (DRL GIWI 07 IRAQ)
1) What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Requests for Proposals - Iraq Womens Issues" and the Funding Opportunity Number is DRL GIWI 07 IRAQ.
2) Which U.S. government offices are issuing this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant competition issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Office of the Senior Coordinator for International Womens Issues (G/IWI).
3) Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a contract).
4) What is the purpose of the funding opportunity?
The funding is intended to support projects aligned with the United States Strategy for Democracy and Governance in Iraq, 2007-2010, and to address major democracy, governance, and human-rights challenges in Iraq through initiatives focused on womens issues.
5) What fund source is referenced for this opportunity?
The RFP draws on the Department of State Fiscal Year 2007 Human Rights and Democracy Fund.
6) What initiative or program category is this opportunity associated with?
The activity category is listed as "Other" and further clarified as the "Iraqi Womens Democracy Initiative." It is also listed under an earmark category.
7) What is the expected award size (funding range)?
Awards are expected to fall between $400,000 (award floor) and $800,000 (award ceiling).
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
9) When was the opportunity posted, and what are the key dates?
The posting and creation date is November 30, 2007. The original and current closing date is January 4, 2008. The archive date is February 3, 2008.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited primarily to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
11) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
12) What operational qualifications does DRL and G/IWI emphasize?
Applicant organizations are expected to have a demonstrated capacity to work in Iraq on democracy and human-rights related issues, including experience operating in difficult or insecure environments.
13) Does the announcement indicate a preference for applicants with prior U.S. Government grant experience?
Yes. The announcement signals a preference for organizations that have successfully administered U.S. Government grant funds before.
14) What if an organization has not managed U.S. federal grant funds before?
For applicants without prior federal grant management experience, DRL and G/IWI reserve the right to request additional background information. The notice also indicates such organizations may receive limited funding initially on a pilot basis.
15) Are partnerships with Iraqi organizations required?
Meaningful in-country engagement is emphasized. Applicants must already have, or be able to build, active partnerships with Iraqi organizations.
16) Are consortium or partnership applications allowed?
Yes. The RFP allows consortium applications.
17) If applying as a consortium, is a lead applicant required?
Yes. Consortium applications must identify one organization as the lead applicant, typically responsible for primary grant management, reporting, compliance, and coordination across partners.
18) What kinds of projects is the Department of State looking for under this RFP?
The RFP targets substantial, mid-to-large scale projects supporting womens democracy and related human-rights objectives in Iraq, consistent with the broader U.S. strategy goals for democracy and governance in Iraq (2007-2010).
19) Where can applicants find related resources mentioned in the notice?
The announcement points to DRL resources on its website and references the G/IWI webpage at https://www.state.gov/g/wi as a related resource.
20) Who should be contacted for access problems with the full announcement?
For access problems with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Matthew Steinhelfer, Program Coordinator, at 202-261-8018.
21) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical questions?
The notice indicates that Grants.gov technical questions should be directed to the Grants.gov point of contact.
22) What does the opportunity suggest about the expected scale of programming?
Based on the award range ($400,000 to $800,000) and the framing of the call, the opportunity is positioned to fund significant programmatic work rather than small pilot activities.
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