Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 014
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- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the community development education law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Citizen Engagement in Burma." 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 28, 2013 and posted on Jan 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 2013 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Democracy, Human Rights, and Citizen Engagement in Burma (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 13 014) is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity from the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It was designed for Burma's rapidly shifting political context and aims to strengthen democratic governance and human rights by building the power and effectiveness of civil society actors engaged in political and rights-related work. The program’s central idea is that a more capable, connected, and resilient civil society can press for the legal and institutional reforms needed to support and sustain Burma’s democratic transition at both national and regional levels.
The opportunity focuses on proposals that deliver capacity building and technical support and that can also provide subgrants to politically focused civil society organizations inside Burma. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose activities that help local organizations become stronger and more effective in advocacy, citizen participation, and rights protection. While the announcement text references additional program opportunities in the full solicitation, the core direction is clear: DRL is seeking initiatives that expand civil society’s ability to engage citizens, influence reform processes, and respond to evolving political conditions in ways that advance democratic norms and human rights protections.
Funding is estimated at approximately $1.5 million total, with an expectation of about five awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 (floor) to $800,000 (ceiling), suggesting DRL was open to both mid-sized and larger, multi-component projects, including those that may involve a grantmaking or re-granting element through subawards. The funding instrument types listed are grant and cooperative agreement, meaning projects could involve standard grant management or closer government involvement typical of cooperative agreements, depending on the specific award structure and program needs.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have access to unrestricted funds to meet a match. The program is categorized under community development, education, law, justice and legal services, and other related activities, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of democracy and human rights work that often spans civic education, institutional reform, accountability, and legal empowerment.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted January 31, 2013, with a closing date that was extended from March 1, 2013 to March 8, 2013, and an archive date of April 7, 2013. Applicants needing access assistance were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provides around-the-clock technical support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Citizen Engagement in Burma."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 13 014.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program aims to strengthen democratic governance and human rights in Burma by building the power and effectiveness of civil society actors engaged in political and rights-related work.
What is the central idea behind the program design?
The program is built on the idea that a more capable, connected, and resilient civil society can push for legal and institutional reforms needed to support and sustain Burma's democratic transition at national and regional levels.
What types of activities is DRL looking to fund?
DRL is seeking proposals that deliver capacity building and technical support, and that can provide subgrants to politically focused civil society organizations inside Burma.
Is subgranting (re-granting) allowed or expected?
The opportunity focuses on proposals that can provide subgrants to politically focused civil society organizations inside Burma, indicating a subaward or re-granting component may be part of a competitive approach.
What kinds of outcomes should proposed projects aim to achieve?
Proposals are expected to help local organizations become stronger and more effective in advocacy, citizen participation, and rights protection, and to expand civil society's ability to engage citizens, influence reform processes, and respond to evolving political conditions in ways that advance democratic norms and human rights protections.
How much funding is available in total?
Total estimated funding is approximately $1.5 million.
How many awards are expected?
DRL expected to make about five awards.
What is the anticipated award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 (floor) to $800,000 (ceiling).
What does the award range suggest about project size and scope?
The stated range suggests DRL was open to both mid-sized and larger, multi-component projects, including projects that may include grantmaking or re-granting through subawards.
What funding instrument types are available?
The listed instrument types are grant and cooperative agreement.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
Both are federal assistance instruments, but a cooperative agreement can involve closer government involvement than a standard grant, depending on the specific award structure and program needs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. U.S. nonprofits are eligible, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without (with the noted exclusion related to institutions of higher education within those nonprofit categories).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What program areas or categories does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under community development, education, law, justice and legal services, and other related activities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 31, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was extended from March 1, 2013 to March 8, 2013.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The deadline was extended from March 1, 2013 to March 8, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 7, 2013.
What should applicants do if they have technical issues accessing or submitting through Grants.gov?
Applicants needing access assistance were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provides around-the-clock technical support.
Does the opportunity mention anything about Burma's political context?
Yes. The opportunity was designed for Burma's rapidly shifting political context and emphasizes strengthening civil society so it can respond to evolving political conditions.
At what levels is the program aiming to support democratic transition?
The program aims to support Burma's democratic transition at both national and regional levels.
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