Opportunity Information: Apply for DRL MLGA 01282009
Apply for DRL MLGA 01282009
- 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 "Support for Multilateral Initiatives Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and Community of Democracies (CD)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2009 and posted on Jan 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2009. (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 $127,500.00 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).
- APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION CRITERIA Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria Be a registered U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3). Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of proposal submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status or Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) and Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or similarly challenging program environment. 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 and Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with organization(s) in the target country and/or region. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), announced an open, competitive funding opportunity under its Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF) to support multilateral democracy and human rights-related efforts connected to three international groupings: the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and the Community of Democracies (CD). The program is structured as a discretionary grant competition aimed at nonprofit implementers that can design and run projects aligned with DRL priorities in multilateral settings, with an emphasis on practical support to programs operating in or through these bodies.
Total funding available for the set of initiatives was listed as up to $325,000, indicating DRL expected to make multiple awards rather than one single large grant. Individual award sizes were anticipated to fall between $70,000 (the award floor) and $127,500 (the award ceiling). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which typically lowers the barrier for qualified nonprofits that may not have significant unrestricted resources to contribute.
Eligibility was focused primarily on U.S.-registered nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in the general nonprofit category but separately allowing U.S. universities or research institutions that also meet the 501(c)(3) requirement. Organizations that were not yet fully registered could still apply if they provided documentation showing they were actively seeking 501(c)(3) status at the time of submission; however, any eventual award would be contingent on obtaining that status. DRL also emphasized organizational capacity: applicants needed to demonstrate experience administering successful projects, ideally in the relevant country or region or in similarly challenging environments. For organizations without a track record managing federal awards, DRL reserved the right to request additional background information and noted that such applicants could be limited to pilot-scale funding. Another core expectation was the ability to maintain, or develop, active partnerships with organizations in the target country or region, reflecting DRL's preference for locally informed implementation and credible in-country networks. Consortia applications were allowed, but applicants needed to designate a single lead organization responsible for the overall proposal and grant management.
The timeline for this opportunity was clearly defined. The funding opportunity was posted and created on January 28, 2009, with an original and current closing date of February 25, 2009. The listing was archived on March 27, 2009, which generally signals the competition had concluded and was no longer accepting applications after the close date.
For applicants that needed assistance accessing the full announcement, DRL provided a point of contact: Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202-261-8008. Additional information was referenced through the DRL website, suggesting that the detailed programmatic scope, required proposal components, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions were provided in the full announcement rather than in the summary listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an open, competitive, discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), offered through the Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF). It is intended to support multilateral democracy and human rights-related efforts connected to three international groupings: ASEAN, the OIC, and the Community of Democracies (CD).
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) under the Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF).
What types of projects is DRL looking to fund?
Projects that align with DRL priorities in multilateral settings, with an emphasis on practical support to programs operating in or through ASEAN, the OIC, or the Community of Democracies. The summary indicates DRL is looking for implementers that can design and run projects connected to these bodies.
Which multilateral bodies are specifically referenced?
The opportunity is tied to three international groupings: the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and the Community of Democracies (CD).
Is this a single award or multiple awards?
DRL expected to make multiple awards. The total funding available was listed as up to $325,000, which suggests multiple grants rather than one single large award.
How much funding is available?
Total funding across the initiatives was listed as up to $325,000.
What is the expected award size per grant?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $70,000 (award floor) to $127,500 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was focused primarily on U.S.-registered nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. U.S. universities or research institutions were also allowed if they meet the 501(c)(3) requirement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The listing notes that institutions of higher education were excluded in the general nonprofit category, but U.S. universities or research institutions could apply if they also meet the IRS 501(c)(3) requirement.
Can an organization apply if it does not yet have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes, an organization could still apply if it provided documentation showing it was actively seeking 501(c)(3) status at the time of submission. Any eventual award would be contingent on obtaining 501(c)(3) status.
What capacity or experience does DRL expect from applicants?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate organizational capacity and experience administering successful projects, ideally in the relevant country or region or in similarly challenging environments.
What if an applicant does not have experience managing federal awards?
For organizations without a track record managing federal awards, DRL reserved the right to request additional background information. DRL also noted such applicants could be limited to pilot-scale funding.
Are partnerships required or encouraged?
The opportunity emphasizes the ability to maintain, or develop, active partnerships with organizations in the target country or region. This reflects a preference for locally informed implementation and credible in-country networks.
Are consortium applications allowed?
Yes. Consortia applications were allowed, but the applicants needed to designate a single lead organization responsible for the overall proposal and grant management.
When was the opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted and created on January 28, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was February 25, 2009.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on March 27, 2009, and the closing date was February 25, 2009, indicating the competition concluded and was no longer accepting applications after the close date.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The summary references the DRL website for additional information, indicating that detailed program scope, required proposal components, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions were included in the full announcement rather than the summary listing.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact provided was Ramiro Martinez, Program Officer. He could be reached by phone at 202-261-8008.
Does the summary include submission instructions and evaluation criteria?
No. The summary indicates those details (proposal components, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions) were available in the full announcement.
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