Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 037
Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 037
- 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 Civil Society in Bangladesh and Afghanistan" 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 Apr 30, 2014 and posted on Apr 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Supporting Civil Society in Bangladesh and Afghanistan" under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA-DRLAQM-14-037. The program sits within the Human Rights and Democracy Promotion funding area and is tied to CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). As framed in the public notice, the detailed program requirements, proposed activities, and application instructions are contained in the attached request for proposals (RFP), rather than in the short synopsis itself.
This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a contract), and it is aimed at supporting civil society efforts in Bangladesh and Afghanistan in ways that align with DRL's democracy, human rights, and labor mandate. While the summary text provided does not list specific project components, DRL civil society competitions of this type typically fund initiatives that strengthen civic space, improve organizational capacity and security for civil society actors, increase participation and representation (including marginalized groups), enhance rights awareness and advocacy, and reinforce democratic accountability and protection of fundamental freedoms. The formal scope, target populations, geographic focus within each country, and expected outcomes would be defined in the RFP referenced in the announcement.
A notable administrative detail is that the award ceiling and award floor were both listed as 0 in the synopsis. In federal grant postings, that often signals that the specific funding range or number/size of awards is described in the full RFP attachment rather than in the listing metadata. The synopsis also indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a defined percentage of project costs from non-federal sources as a condition of eligibility (though voluntary cost share, if allowed, would be addressed in the RFP).
Eligibility was broad across nonprofit and higher education categories. Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. In practice, the RFP would normally provide further eligibility constraints, such as any geographic registration requirements, partner allowances, or restrictions related to foreign organizations or subawards, but those specifics are not contained in the brief synopsis.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on April 14, 2014, with a creation date of April 30, 2014. The original closing date was May 14, 2014, and it was later extended to May 30, 2014. The opportunity was archived on June 29, 2014. Applicants who could not access the full announcement were directed to contact GrantSolutions for technical support via phone or email (help@grantsolutions.gov), which suggests applications and documents were handled through that platform.
In short, this was a DRL grant competition to fund democracy and human-rights-oriented civil society support programming in Bangladesh and Afghanistan, open to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions, with no mandatory matching requirement. The synopsis functions mainly as a pointer to the attached RFP where the actual program design, deliverables, budget guidance, selection criteria, and submission requirements would be spelled out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The official title is "Supporting Civil Society in Bangladesh and Afghanistan."
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA-DRLAQM-14-037.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is structured as a grant (not a contract).
What funding area does this opportunity fall under?
The program sits within the Human Rights and Democracy Promotion funding area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.345, which is labeled "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What countries are the focus of the program?
The opportunity is aimed at supporting civil society efforts in Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
What kinds of activities are expected to be supported?
The synopsis does not list specific project components and indicates that the detailed program requirements and proposed activities are contained in the attached request for proposals (RFP). The public notice notes that DRL civil society competitions of this type typically fund initiatives that strengthen civic space, improve organizational capacity and security for civil society actors, increase participation and representation (including marginalized groups), enhance rights awareness and advocacy, and reinforce democratic accountability and protection of fundamental freedoms. The definitive scope and requirements would be in the RFP.
Where are the detailed requirements and application instructions located?
The announcement explains that the detailed program requirements, proposed activities, and application instructions are contained in the attached request for proposals (RFP), rather than in the short synopsis.
Does the synopsis specify the geographic focus within Bangladesh or Afghanistan?
No. The synopsis states that the formal scope, geographic focus within each country, target populations, and expected outcomes would be defined in the RFP referenced in the announcement.
Does the synopsis specify target populations or expected outcomes?
No. The synopsis indicates that target populations and expected outcomes are described in the attached RFP, not in the brief listing.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
In the synopsis metadata, both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as 0. The synopsis notes that, in federal grant postings, this often means the specific funding range or the number/size of awards is described in the full RFP attachment rather than in the listing metadata.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The synopsis indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. It also notes that any rules around voluntary cost share (if allowed) would be addressed in the RFP.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad across nonprofit and higher education categories. The synopsis lists the following eligible applicants: U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and private institutions of higher education.
Are there any additional eligibility restrictions mentioned in the synopsis?
No additional restrictions are provided in the brief synopsis. It notes that the RFP would normally provide further eligibility constraints (such as any registration requirements, partner allowances, or restrictions related to foreign organizations or subawards), but those specifics are not included in the synopsis text provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 14, 2014.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date listed is April 30, 2014.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was May 14, 2014.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended to May 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 29, 2014.
How were applications and documents handled?
The synopsis directs applicants who could not access the full announcement to contact GrantSolutions for technical support, suggesting that applications and documents were handled through the GrantSolutions platform.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems accessing the full announcement?
The synopsis instructs applicants to contact GrantSolutions for technical support, including by email at help@grantsolutions.gov.
Does the synopsis include the full RFP content?
No. The synopsis functions mainly as a pointer to the attached RFP, where program design, deliverables, budget guidance, selection criteria, and submission requirements would be spelled out.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity, based on the synopsis?
Based on the synopsis, this was a DRL grant competition to fund democracy- and human-rights-oriented civil society support programming in Bangladesh and Afghanistan, aligned with DRL's democracy, human rights, and labor mandate.
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