Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 020
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 020
- 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 "RFP Promoting Transitional Justice and Accountability in the Western Hemisphere" 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 Jan 24, 2014 and posted on Jan 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Be a for profit organization or business, although there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) within the U.S. Department of State released a Request for Proposals (RFP) titled "Promoting Transitional Justice and Accountability in the Western Hemisphere." The opportunity is aimed at organizations that want to carry out projects supporting democracy, human rights, and accountability across the Western Hemisphere (WHA). In practical terms, the grant is meant to back initiatives connected to transitional justice and accountability efforts, which commonly include activities that help societies address past human rights abuses, strengthen mechanisms for truth-seeking and justice, support victims and survivors, and reinforce institutions and civil society efforts that deter future abuses.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor." DRL is the funding agency. The total estimated funding available is listed as $500,000, and the award ceiling is also $500,000, meaning a single project could potentially be funded up to that amount. The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates there is no stated minimum award size in the summary data. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required, so applicants are not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, based on the posting information provided.
The application window for this RFP opened on January 24, 2014, with a closing date of February 28, 2014. The record indicates no extension or revised closing date, and the opportunity was archived on March 30, 2014. As a result, the listing is historical rather than open for new submissions today, but it still provides a clear snapshot of DRL priorities and basic funding parameters for that cycle.
Eligibility is broad and includes several categories of organizations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education), and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility notes also state that for-profit organizations or businesses may apply, although they should expect restrictions related to the payment of fees and/or profits. That kind of language typically signals that DRL may limit what a for-profit can charge as profit or certain types of fees under the award, and that proposed budgets would likely be reviewed carefully for allowability and reasonableness in line with federal grant rules and agency policy.
The announcement frames the focus as projects that "promote democracy, human rights, and accountability in WHA," with the title highlighting transitional justice and accountability specifically. While the summary provided does not list specific project models, deliverables, or priority countries, the title and bureau mandate strongly suggest interest in efforts that improve accountability for abuses and strengthen rights-respecting democratic governance. In many DRL contexts, this can involve supporting documentation of abuses, legal and policy reform efforts, capacity building for civil society and justice-sector actors, initiatives that elevate victims voices, and public education or advocacy designed to reinforce rule of law and non-repetition.
For applicants who needed technical help accessing the full announcement, the posting directed them to standard federal support channels, including the Grants.gov Contact Center and GrantSolutions User Support, with email addresses support@grants.gov and help@grantsolutions.gov and phone support available 24/7 except federal holidays. The listing also referenced an "Additional Information" link for the full RFP text, which would normally contain the detailed program statement, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and any country or thematic priorities that were not included in the short summary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is titled "Promoting Transitional Justice and Accountability in the Western Hemisphere."
2. Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The funding agency is the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) within the U.S. Department of State.
3. What is the main purpose of the RFP?
The opportunity is intended to support projects that promote democracy, human rights, and accountability across the Western Hemisphere (WHA), with a specific emphasis on transitional justice and accountability efforts.
4. What does "transitional justice and accountability" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, transitional justice and accountability efforts commonly include activities that help societies address past human rights abuses, strengthen truth-seeking and justice mechanisms, support victims and survivors, and reinforce institutions and civil society efforts that deter future abuses.
5. What geographic region does this opportunity focus on?
The RFP is focused on the Western Hemisphere (WHA).
6. Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The application window opened on January 24, 2014 and closed on February 28, 2014. The record indicates the opportunity was archived on March 30, 2014, which means it is historical and not accepting new submissions today.
7. What is the CFDA number and program name for this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
8. How much funding is available under this RFP?
The total estimated funding available is listed as $500,000.
9. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000, meaning a single project could potentially be funded up to that amount.
10. Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates there is no stated minimum award size in the summary data.
11. Are cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required according to the posting information provided.
12. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations or businesses (with noted restrictions related to fees and/or profits)
13. Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility notes state that for-profit organizations or businesses may apply, but they should expect restrictions related to the payment of fees and/or profits.
14. What kinds of restrictions might apply to for-profit applicants?
The posting indicates that for-profit applicants should expect restrictions related to fees and/or profits. This typically signals limitations on what can be charged as profit or certain fees, and that budgets may be reviewed closely for allowability and reasonableness under federal grant rules and agency policy.
15. What types of activities might be supported under this RFP?
The summary does not list required project models, deliverables, or priority countries. However, based on the title and DRL mandate, the description suggests interest in initiatives connected to transitional justice and accountability, such as efforts that support victims and survivors, strengthen truth-seeking and justice mechanisms, reinforce institutions and civil society, and deter future abuses.
16. Does the summary identify priority countries or specific deliverables?
No. The provided summary does not identify specific priority countries, project models, or deliverables for this RFP.
17. Where would applicants normally find the full requirements and evaluation criteria?
The listing referenced an "Additional Information" link for the full RFP text. That full announcement would normally contain the detailed program statement, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and any country or thematic priorities not included in the short summary.
18. When did the application period open and close?
The application period opened on January 24, 2014 and closed on February 28, 2014. No extension or revised closing date is indicated in the record.
19. What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
The record indicates it was archived on March 30, 2014. In practical terms, that means the listing is historical and not currently open for new submissions, but it still reflects DRL priorities and the funding parameters for that cycle.
20. Where could applicants get technical support for accessing the announcement or submission systems?
The posting directed applicants to standard federal support channels, including:
- Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov; phone support available 24/7 except federal holidays)
- GrantSolutions User Support (help@grantsolutions.gov; phone support available 24/7 except federal holidays)
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