Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 034
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- 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 "Syria Supporting civil society and religious communities, and promoting inclusive peacebuilding and reconciliation." 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 Mar 25, 2014 and posted on Mar 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2014 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 $1,350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- For profit organizations or businesses There are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Syria Supporting civil society and religious communities, and promoting inclusive peacebuilding and reconciliation," was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor) and is focused specifically on Syria. DRL indicated that approximately $2,850,000 was available in total for this funding round, with individual awards expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $250,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,350,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which means applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive.
The purpose of the opportunity is to fund programming that responds to the needs of Syrian civil society, supports religious communities, and advances grassroots peacebuilding and reconciliation. DRL is looking for projects that help strengthen relationships and cooperation across Syria's diverse communities, explicitly including differences in religion, geography, and ethnicity. The emphasis is on inclusive, locally grounded efforts that can contribute to a more peaceful transition by reducing community tensions, encouraging dialogue, and supporting reconciliation at the community level rather than relying only on top-down political processes.
A central priority in the solicitation is meaningful inclusion. DRL states that strong gender components are expected, and that successful proposals should actively amplify the perspectives of groups that are often left out of decision-making and peacebuilding spaces. This includes youth, people with disabilities, women from all communities, and other marginalized populations. In practice, this signals that proposals should not treat inclusion as a side activity, but should build it into program design through targeted outreach, accessible participation methods, and activities that reflect the actual needs and concerns of these groups. Programs that demonstrate thoughtful approaches to representation, protection, participation, and community buy-in would align closely with the stated goals.
Geographically, DRL gives clear preference to proposals where most activities take place inside Syria, while maintaining only a limited footprint in neighboring countries. This suggests the bureau is seeking impact that is directly tied to communities inside Syria, even if some external support functions (such as coordination, remote training, or limited regional convenings) may occur outside the country. Applicants would therefore be expected to justify any regional component and show that it is necessary, proportionate, and supportive of the core Syria-based work.
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The announcement also notes that for-profit entities face restrictions related to the payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements, meaning a for-profit applicant would need to pay close attention to allowability rules and how budgets are structured.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is DRLA-DRLAQM-14-034. It was posted on March 25, 2014, with an application closing date of May 1, 2014, and an archive date of May 31, 2014. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726), which is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Syria Supporting civil society and religious communities, and promoting inclusive peacebuilding and reconciliation."
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funding was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What type of grant program is this?
This is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
What country or region is the program focused on?
The opportunity is focused specifically on Syria.
How much funding is available in total for this round?
DRL indicated that approximately $2,850,000 was available in total for this funding round.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $250,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,350,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund programming that responds to the needs of Syrian civil society, supports religious communities, and advances grassroots peacebuilding and reconciliation.
What kinds of outcomes is DRL trying to support through this funding?
DRL is looking for projects that strengthen relationships and cooperation across Syria's diverse communities (including differences in religion, geography, and ethnicity), reduce community tensions, encourage dialogue, and support reconciliation at the community level.
Does the opportunity emphasize community-level work or top-down political processes?
The emphasis is on inclusive, locally grounded efforts that support community-level peacebuilding and reconciliation, rather than relying only on top-down political processes.
What does DRL mean by "meaningful inclusion" in this solicitation?
DRL highlights meaningful inclusion as a central priority and indicates that strong gender components are expected. Proposals should amplify perspectives of groups often left out of decision-making and peacebuilding spaces.
Which groups are specifically mentioned as needing greater inclusion?
The solicitation explicitly mentions youth, people with disabilities, women from all communities, and other marginalized populations.
How should applicants demonstrate inclusion in project design?
Based on the notice, inclusion should be integrated into program design rather than treated as a side activity, including targeted outreach, accessible participation methods, and activities that reflect the actual needs and concerns of underrepresented groups.
Is there a geographic preference for where activities take place?
Yes. DRL gives clear preference to proposals where most activities take place inside Syria, with only a limited footprint in neighboring countries.
Can any project activities take place outside Syria?
Yes, but the footprint in neighboring countries should be limited. The notice suggests that any regional component should be justified as necessary, proportionate, and supportive of the core Syria-based work (for example, coordination, remote training, or limited regional convenings).
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
The eligible applicant pool includes nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible applicants (with the exception that institutions of higher education are categorized separately).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are there special restrictions for for-profit applicants?
Yes. The announcement notes that for-profit entities face restrictions related to the payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements, so a for-profit applicant would need to pay close attention to allowability rules and budget structure.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRLA-DRLAQM-14-034.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was May 1, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 31, 2014.
Where should applicants go for help if they cannot access the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center details listed in the notice?
Email: support@grants.gov. Phone: 1-800-518-4726. Availability: 24/7 except federal holidays.
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