Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 12 045
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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 "The Secretarys Global Equality Fund Programs to Protect and Promote the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people" 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 12, 2012 and posted on Apr 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2012 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 $1,550,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Secretarys Global Equality Fund Programs to Protect and Promote the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity administered by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The program was announced as a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at organizations that work to protect and advance the human rights of LGBT people worldwide. It is tied to the Secretarys Global Equality Fund, an initiative launched in December 2011 under Secretary Hillary Clinton, with the stated purpose of supporting civil society groups engaged in LGBT rights work across different countries and regions.
This opportunity is structured to provide financial support through either grants or cooperative agreements, meaning selected projects may be funded as standard grants or under an arrangement that involves closer collaboration with the funding agency, depending on the final award terms. The overall funding activity category is listed as "Other" without additional clarification in the category explanation field, but the core focus is clearly on democracy, human rights, and labor-related programming as reflected in the CFDA listing (19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor). In practical terms, applicants were expected to propose projects that align with DRL's mission and the Equality Fund's goal of strengthening protections and improving conditions for LGBT people by supporting advocacy, protection mechanisms, capacity building, and other civil society-led efforts consistent with human rights objectives.
DRL anticipated making up to four awards under this solicitation. The funding range per award was substantial, with an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $1,550,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute a specified amount of non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, a feature that can be especially important for smaller or resource-constrained civil society organizations.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). The eligible applicant list also includes an "Others" category, but the provided excerpt does not include any extra detail in the eligibility information field beyond what is stated in the standard eligibility section. Overall, the funding was designed for mission-driven organizations capable of implementing international human rights programming related to LGBT equality and protection.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on April 12, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2012, and an archive date of June 27, 2012. This indicates it was a time-limited competition with a roughly six-week application window. Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to access it electronically, and those encountering technical issues were instructed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center by phone (1-800-518-4726) or email (support@grants.gov) during standard weekday operating hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: "The Secretarys Global Equality Fund Programs to Protect and Promote the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people."
Which U.S. government agency administers this opportunity?
It is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What type of solicitation was used to announce the program?
The program was announced as a Request for Proposals (RFP).
What is the Secretarys Global Equality Fund?
The Secretarys Global Equality Fund is an initiative launched in December 2011 under Secretary Hillary Clinton, with the stated purpose of supporting civil society groups engaged in LGBT rights work across different countries and regions.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support programs that protect and advance the human rights of LGBT people worldwide, consistent with DRL's democracy, human rights, and labor mission and the Equality Fund's objectives.
What kinds of activities or projects were expected to be proposed?
Applicants were expected to propose projects aligned with DRL's mission and the Equality Fund's goal of strengthening protections and improving conditions for LGBT people. The description references support for advocacy, protection mechanisms, capacity building, and other civil society-led efforts consistent with human rights objectives.
Is this opportunity focused on domestic U.S. programs or international work?
The opportunity is described as supporting work "worldwide" and supporting civil society groups across different countries and regions, indicating an international focus.
What type of funding instrument would be used (grant, contract, etc.)?
Financial support could be provided through either grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this opportunity?
Selected projects may be funded as standard grants or under a cooperative agreement arrangement that involves closer collaboration with the funding agency, depending on the final award terms.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making up to four awards under this solicitation.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor was $350,000 and the award ceiling was $1,550,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including: (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). An "Others" category is also listed, but no additional detail is provided in the excerpt.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded in the eligibility description provided.
Does an applicant need to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
Not necessarily. The eligibility section includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and also nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, while excluding institutions of higher education in both cases.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 19.345, "International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor."
What is the funding activity category?
The overall funding activity category is listed as "Other" and the category explanation field does not provide additional clarification.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 12, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was May 28, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 27, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (April 12, 2012) and the closing date (May 28, 2012), the competition had an application window of roughly six weeks.
How could applicants access the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to access the full announcement electronically.
Who should applicants contact if they have technical issues with the application system?
Applicants encountering technical issues were instructed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number and email?
Phone: 1-800-518-4726. Email: support@grants.gov.
When is the Grants.gov Contact Center available?
The contact center was described as available during standard weekday operating hours.
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