Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 042
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- The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor in the employment, labor and training other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women, Peace and Security in Iraq Secretarys War Widows Program" 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 May 6, 2013 and posted on May 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible organizations non governmental, low profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), academic institutions and other institutions for which profit is not a primary motive
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Opportunity Summary:
The Women, Peace and Security in Iraq Secretarys War Widows Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity led by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretarys Office of Global Womens Issues (S/GWI). It seeks proposals for projects in Iraq that expand widows and single female heads of household access to political participation, economic opportunity, and social support. The program is framed around U.S. policy priorities under the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender based Violence Globally, reflecting a focus on both empowerment and protection in post conflict and fragile settings.
A central aim is to strengthen Iraqi civil society organizations that serve widows and single female heads of household, particularly women affected by gender based violence. With estimates ranging from 1 to 3 million widows in Iraq, the opportunity emphasizes that improving widows access to livelihoods, services, and assistance is not only a humanitarian and rights issue, but also tied to long term peace, security, and national stability. Rather than funding direct aid alone, the opportunity highlights targeted technical assistance to build the capacity of a network of local Iraqi NGOs. In practical terms, this points to activities such as organizational development, program management support, improved service delivery models, better referral pathways for survivors of violence, and stronger linkages to government or community based social assistance and livelihood programs, all designed to make local organizations more effective and sustainable.
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, with an expected single award. The total estimated funding is $2,400,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at $2,400,000, indicating the intent to fund one project at that level. Cost sharing or matching is not required. The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 31, 2013, and an archive date of June 30, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor), and the activity category is listed under Employment, Labor and Training, with a clarification pointing to Peace and Security in Iraq as the program context.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities where profit is not a primary motive. The announcement also explicitly welcomes non governmental organizations, low profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), academic institutions, and similar mission driven institutions. Overall, the grant is designed for organizations that can demonstrate credible program concepts and the operational capacity to manage a sizeable, national level initiative focused on empowering widows and single female heads of household through stronger Iraqi NGO support systems.
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center (1 800 518 4726 or help@grantsolutions.gov), with additional Grants.gov customer support available at support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Women, Peace and Security in Iraq Secretarys War Widows Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity focused on Iraq. The program supports projects that expand widows and single female heads of household access to political participation, economic opportunity, and social support, with particular attention to women affected by gender based violence.
2. Which U.S. government offices lead this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is led by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretarys Office of Global Womens Issues (S/GWI) within the U.S. Department of State.
3. Where must proposed projects take place?
Projects must be in Iraq.
4. Who is the program intended to benefit?
The intended beneficiaries are widows and single female heads of household in Iraq, especially women affected by gender based violence. A related focus is strengthening Iraqi civil society organizations that serve these groups.
5. What outcomes or areas of support does the program prioritize?
The program seeks to expand access to (1) political participation, (2) economic opportunity, and (3) social support for widows and single female heads of household.
6. What is the main strategic approach: direct aid or capacity building?
The opportunity emphasizes targeted technical assistance to build the capacity of a network of local Iraqi NGOs, rather than funding direct aid alone.
7. What types of activities are suggested under this opportunity?
Examples highlighted include organizational development, program management support, improved service delivery models, better referral pathways for survivors of violence, and stronger linkages to government or community based social assistance and livelihood programs.
8. Why does the program emphasize support for widows in Iraq?
The announcement notes estimates ranging from 1 to 3 million widows in Iraq and frames improved access to livelihoods, services, and assistance as not only a humanitarian and rights issue, but also linked to long term peace, security, and national stability.
9. What U.S. policy frameworks does the program align with?
The program is framed around U.S. policy priorities under the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender based Violence Globally, reflecting both empowerment and protection in post conflict and fragile settings.
10. What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
11. How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expected single award, suggesting one project will be funded.
12. What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $2,400,000.
13. What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $2,400,000, indicating the intent to fund one project at that specific level.
14. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
15. What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
16. What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Employment, Labor and Training, with a clarification pointing to Peace and Security in Iraq as the program context.
17. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities where profit is not a primary motive.
18. Are NGOs and mission driven companies eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly welcomes non governmental organizations, low profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), academic institutions, and similar mission driven institutions.
19. What kind of organizational capacity does the program appear to expect from applicants?
The grant is designed for organizations that can demonstrate credible program concepts and the operational capacity to manage a sizeable, national level initiative focused on empowering widows and single female heads of household through stronger Iraqi NGO support systems.
20. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2013.
21. What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 31, 2013.
22. What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is June 30, 2013.
23. Where can applicants get help with technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues, the announcement lists the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1 800 518 4726 or help@grantsolutions.gov, and also provides Grants.gov customer support at support@grants.gov.
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