Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 022
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 022
- 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 "Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Efforts in Iraq" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.016 Iraq Assistance Program.
- 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled 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:
Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Efforts in Iraq is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), designed to bolster civil society in Iraq by improving the ability of activists and civic groups to advocate for more democratic and inclusive political processes. The central focus is on practical capacity-building for people and organizations already engaged in issue-based advocacy, with a clear emphasis on youth activists and emerging youth-led movements. In other words, this opportunity is geared toward strengthening the skills, networks, and organizing power of younger civic actors who are actively trying to influence public decisions and political participation in a constructive, democratic direction.
The opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 022, within CFDA 19.016 (Iraq Assistance Program). DRL anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of approximately $2,000,000. The funding range is substantial: the award floor is $1,000,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000, signaling that applicants were expected to propose a fairly large, comprehensive program rather than a small pilot project. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that specific eligibility line), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. This eligibility structure suggests DRL was open to proposals from both civil society implementers (nonprofits) and academic institutions capable of delivering training, research-informed programming, convenings, and structured mentorship or leadership development initiatives, provided the work aligns with the objective of enhancing advocacy capacity in Iraq.
From a programmatic standpoint, the stated goal is not simply civic education in the abstract, but targeted support that helps activists and civil society groups become more effective at engaging political processes and pushing for inclusion. The language points to programming that could reasonably include advocacy training, strategic communications, coalition-building, campaign planning, nonviolent civic mobilization methods, stakeholder mapping, policy engagement techniques, and the practical tools needed to participate in or influence democratic processes. Because the call highlights “more democratic and inclusive political processes,†competitive proposals would likely be expected to show how their activities help broaden participation, strengthen representation of underheard communities, or improve the ability of youth movements and civil society organizations to engage decision-makers and institutions in ways that encourage transparency, responsiveness, and peaceful civic participation.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on January 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of February 28, 2014. The listing indicates it was archived on March 30, 2014, which reflects that it is no longer open but provides a snapshot of the priorities and funding level DRL was pursuing at that time.
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact point listed is the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726), available 24/7 except federal holidays. The listing also references an additional information link titled the same as the opportunity, indicating that full application requirements, evaluation criteria, and any mandatory proposal components would have been detailed in the complete announcement on Grants.gov or the associated posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “Supporting Civic Activism and Advocacy Efforts in Iraq†grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is designed to bolster civil society in Iraq by improving the ability of activists and civic groups to advocate for more democratic and inclusive political processes.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is practical capacity-building for people and organizations already engaged in issue-based advocacy. The emphasis is on strengthening real-world skills, networks, and organizing power so civic actors can engage political processes and influence public decisions in constructive, democratic ways.
Who is the primary target audience or beneficiary group?
The opportunity clearly emphasizes youth activists and emerging youth-led movements. While civil society organizations broadly are included, the core focus is on younger civic actors who are actively working on advocacy and political participation.
Is this grant focused on general civic education?
No. The stated goal is not civic education in the abstract. It is targeted support that helps activists and civil society groups become more effective at advocacy and engagement with political processes, with an emphasis on advancing inclusive and democratic participation.
What kinds of activities or programming does the opportunity suggest?
The description points to practical advocacy-strengthening activities such as advocacy training, strategic communications, coalition-building, campaign planning, nonviolent civic mobilization methods, stakeholder mapping, policy engagement techniques, and other tools needed to participate in or influence democratic processes.
What does “more democratic and inclusive political processes†mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, proposals would be expected to demonstrate how activities help broaden participation, strengthen representation of underheard communities, and improve the ability of youth movements and civil society organizations to engage decision-makers and institutions in ways that encourage transparency, responsiveness, and peaceful civic participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 022.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 19.016, identified as the Iraq Assistance Program.
How much funding was available?
DRL anticipated an estimated total funding amount of approximately $2,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $1,000,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000. This range indicates applicants were expected to propose a fairly large, comprehensive program rather than a small pilot.
How many awards were expected to be made?
DRL anticipated making one award.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that specific eligibility line), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Were higher education institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of organizations did DRL appear to be inviting, based on eligibility?
The eligibility structure suggests DRL was open to proposals from civil society implementers (nonprofits) and academic institutions that could deliver training, research-informed programming, convenings, and structured mentorship or leadership development aligned with enhancing advocacy capacity in Iraq.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was February 28, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on March 30, 2014, meaning it is no longer open.
Where would applicants have found the full application requirements and evaluation criteria?
The listing references an additional information link titled the same as the opportunity, indicating the full announcement on Grants.gov (or the associated posting) would have contained the complete application requirements, evaluation criteria, and any mandatory proposal components.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues, the listed contact is the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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