Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 023
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 023
- 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 "Sri Lanka Human Rights Programs" 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 25, 2013 and posted on Feb 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2013 No Explanation. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Sri Lanka Human Rights Programs" opportunity is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It solicits project proposals aimed at promoting democracy, strengthening human rights protections, and supporting the rule of law in Sri Lanka. The funding is intended for practical, programmatic work that advances these core governance and rights objectives, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
This announcement was issued as a Request for Proposals under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 023, posted on February 25, 2013, with an application deadline of March 29, 2013. The opportunity was archived on April 28, 2013, indicating it was tied to a specific funding round and is no longer open. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is identified broadly as "Human Rights and Democracy Programs," signaling that DRL was open to a range of project approaches as long as they clearly support democracy, human rights, and rule-of-law outcomes in Sri Lanka.
Award sizes were structured within a defined range. Proposals needed to align with an award floor of $300,000 and could request up to an award ceiling of $500,000. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants could still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Eligible applicants included a mix of nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. Specifically, eligibility covered public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility list suggests DRL was looking for capable implementers with experience in program delivery, research, advocacy support, legal and policy work, civic education, documentation, or other democracy and rights-related interventions, whether based in academia or the nonprofit sector.
For administrative and technical support related to accessing the announcement or submitting through federal systems, the notice directs applicants to Grants.gov and GrantSolutions support channels. Grants.gov assistance is available through its contact center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov, and GrantSolutions support is available at (866) 577-0771 or help@grantsolutions.gov during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Sri Lanka Human Rights Programs (DRL)
What is the "Sri Lanka Human Rights Programs" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), seeking project proposals focused on democracy, human rights protections, and rule of law in Sri Lanka.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What type of announcement is this?
This announcement was issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under a discretionary grant competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 023.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 29, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 28, 2013, which indicates it was tied to a specific funding round and is no longer open.
What funding instrument is used for awards under this opportunity?
The funding instrument identified in the notice is a grant.
What is the program or activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is broadly identified as "Human Rights and Democracy Programs."
What are the main program goals for proposed projects?
Proposals were intended to promote democracy, strengthen human rights protections, and support the rule of law in Sri Lanka through practical, programmatic work advancing these governance and rights objectives.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, which covers international programs supporting democracy, human rights, and labor.
What is the minimum award amount applicants could request?
The award floor was $300,000, meaning proposals needed to request at least $300,000.
What is the maximum award amount applicants could request?
The award ceiling was $500,000, meaning proposals could request up to $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement as a condition of eligibility.
Could applicants still include other resources or funding?
Yes. While not required, applicants could choose to leverage other resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
What kinds of project approaches were encouraged?
The notice signaled openness to a range of project approaches as long as proposals clearly supported democracy, human rights, and rule-of-law outcomes in Sri Lanka, including work such as program delivery, research, advocacy support, legal and policy work, civic education, and documentation.
Where could applicants get help accessing the announcement or submitting through federal systems?
The notice directed applicants to support channels for Grants.gov and GrantSolutions for administrative and technical assistance.
How do I contact Grants.gov support?
Grants.gov assistance is available through its contact center at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
How do I contact GrantSolutions support?
GrantSolutions support is available at (866) 577-0771 or by email at help@grantsolutions.gov.
What are the business hours for GrantSolutions support?
The notice states GrantSolutions support is available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time.
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