Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 14 006
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- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the 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 "The Global Equality Fund Programs to Protect the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons" 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 Dec 13, 2013 and posted on Dec 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have 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) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria Be a non profit organization or an international organization or Be a university or research institution or Be a for profit organization or business, although there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements. Have demonstrated experience administering successful projects, preferably targeting the requested country and/or region, or a 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. Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with in country entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and non governmental organizations. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined SOI. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Equality Fund Programs to Protect the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It seeks ideas from civil society organizations for projects that protect and advance the human rights of LGBT people worldwide. The Fund, launched in December 2011, is positioned as part of DRL's broader work supporting at-risk and vulnerable populations, and it invites applicants to propose practical, creative approaches to addressing human rights challenges faced by LGBT individuals and the advocates who support them.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it starts with a Request for Statements of Interest (SOIs), not full proposals. This is explicitly described as the first step in a two-part process: organizations initially submit an SOI outlining their concept, and only selected applicants will later be invited to develop and submit a full proposal. The point of using SOIs first is to reduce the upfront burden on applicants and to encourage new, innovative ideas before requiring the more time-intensive full application package.
The program is backed by a large partnership network. In addition to DRL management, the Global Equality Fund includes partner governments (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden) and private or nongovernmental partners such as the Arcus Foundation, the John D. Evans Foundation, LLH the Norwegian LGBT Organization, the MAC AIDS Fund, Deloitte, and USAID. This mix signals that the initiative is meant to be globally oriented and collaborative, with resources and political support coming from both public and private sectors.
From a technical standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 14 006, with the funding activity centered on human rights (listed under Law, Justice and Legal Services, with the category explanation identified as Human Rights). The CFDA number is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). Individual awards are expected to fall between $100,000 (award floor) and $500,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for organizations that cannot commit significant non-federal contributions.
Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit entities, though for-profit recipients are noted as facing restrictions related to the payment of fees and/or profits under grants and cooperative agreements. Beyond organizational type, DRL emphasizes capacity and credibility: applicants should have demonstrated experience successfully administering projects, ideally in the target country or region (or in similarly challenging environments). DRL also notes it may request extra background from organizations without prior federal grant experience and may limit their funding initially on a pilot basis. Applicants are expected to have existing partnerships, or the ability to develop active partnerships, with in-country entities and other relevant stakeholders such as industry and nongovernmental organizations. Consortia applications are allowed, but one organization must be designated as the lead applicant.
Timing details indicate the announcement was posted on December 3, 2013, with an original closing date of January 10, 2014, later extended to January 16, 2014, and an archive date of February 15, 2014. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed support channel is GrantSolutions Customer Support, with phone numbers provided and the email help@grantsolutions.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Global Equality Fund Programs funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity managed by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It seeks project ideas from civil society organizations to protect and advance the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons worldwide.
Who runs and manages this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), which manages the Global Equality Fund as part of its broader work supporting at-risk and vulnerable populations.
What types of projects is the Fund looking for?
The Fund invites practical and creative approaches that address human rights challenges faced by LGBT individuals and the advocates who support them, with a focus on protecting and advancing LGBT human rights globally.
Is this a full proposal application or something else?
This opportunity begins with a Request for Statements of Interest (SOIs), not a full proposal. The SOI is the first step in a two-part process.
How does the two-part SOI process work?
Organizations first submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) outlining their project concept. Only selected applicants are later invited to develop and submit a full proposal.
Why does the program use Statements of Interest (SOIs) first?
The SOI-first approach is intended to reduce the upfront burden on applicants and to encourage new and innovative ideas before requiring a full, time-intensive application package.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA DRLAQM 14 006.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 19.345, listed as International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
What is the main funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity is centered on human rights, identified under Law, Justice and Legal Services, with the category explanation listed as Human Rights.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit entities.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes, for-profit entities are included in the eligible applicant types. However, for-profit recipients are noted as facing restrictions related to the payment of fees and/or profits under grants and cooperative agreements.
What kind of experience does DRL expect from applicants?
DRL emphasizes organizational capacity and credibility. Applicants should have demonstrated experience successfully administering projects, ideally in the target country or region, or in similarly challenging environments.
What if an organization has not managed federal grants before?
DRL notes it may request additional background information from organizations without prior federal grant experience and may limit their funding initially on a pilot basis.
Are partnerships required or encouraged?
Applicants are expected to have existing partnerships, or the ability to develop active partnerships, with in-country entities and other relevant stakeholders such as industry and nongovernmental organizations.
Are consortium or coalition applications allowed?
Yes. Consortia applications are allowed, but one organization must be designated as the lead applicant.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on December 3, 2013.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was January 10, 2014, and it was later extended to January 16, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is February 15, 2014.
Who are the partner governments involved in the Global Equality Fund?
Partner governments listed for the Global Equality Fund include Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
Which private or nongovernmental partners are associated with the Fund?
Private and nongovernmental partners listed include the Arcus Foundation, the John D. Evans Foundation, LLH the Norwegian LGBT Organization, the MAC AIDS Fund, Deloitte, and USAID.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, applicants can contact GrantSolutions Customer Support at help@grantsolutions.gov or use the phone numbers provided in the announcement.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the overall goal of the Global Equality Fund?
The Fund is positioned as part of DRL's broader efforts to support at-risk and vulnerable populations, with the goal of protecting and advancing the human rights of LGBT persons worldwide.
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