Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 027
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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 "Women, Peace and Security in Iraq" 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 27, 2013 and posted on Mar 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 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 $2,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) internationally based non profit organization low profit limited liability company (L3Cs), academic institutions other institutions for which profit is not a primary motive.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Women, Peace and Security in Iraq opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant competition led by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretarys Office of Global Womens Issues (S/GWI). It invites proposals for projects that strengthen womens political, economic, and social advancement in Iraq, aligning specifically with two major U.S. policy frameworks: the U.S. National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security and the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender based Violence Globally. The overall aim is to support practical, measurable gains for Iraqi women in public life and the economy, recognizing that womens participation and protection are central to stable governance, inclusive development, and long term peace.
The announcement expects to make two awards totaling an estimated USD 2,200,000, with individual awards ranging from USD 1,000,000 to USD 1,200,000. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted March 27, 2013, with a closing date of May 28, 2013, and it was archived June 27, 2013. It is listed under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
The first program area is Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women as Elected Government Representatives. This track is designed to increase womens political participation in the lead up to the 2014 national elections and to sustain that participation after the elections through support for women who win seats. The core expectation is that proposed activities will improve the competitiveness and readiness of women candidates who are registered with the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq. In practical terms, proposals under this track would be expected to focus on the kinds of support that help candidates run viable campaigns and govern effectively once elected, such as skills building, strategic communications, constituent outreach, policy development, coalition building, navigating political party structures, and post election mentoring or technical assistance for newly elected women representatives. Funding for this track is expected to be USD 1,000,000 for one program lasting 18 months, pending availability of funds.
The second program area is Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women in the Workforce in Iraq. This track focuses on womens economic participation by placing women into better quality jobs, specifically aiming to connect 400 women to mid to high level employment opportunities. Priority sectors named include banking and hospitality, with flexibility to include other industries. A notable compliance requirement is that implementers must secure formal Memoranda of Understanding with prospective employers and, where required by Iraqi law, with the Government of Iraq as well. This signals that proposals should not only provide training or job readiness support, but also establish concrete hiring pipelines and formal commitments from employers and relevant authorities to ensure placements are legitimate, durable, and scalable. Funding for this track is expected to be USD 1,200,000 for one program running 18 to 22 months, again pending availability.
Eligible applicants include U.S. non profit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), internationally based non profit organizations, low profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), academic institutions, and other entities where profit is not the primary motive. The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, and the activity category is noted as Other, without further explanation provided in the listing. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice directs people to the Grants.gov Contact Center via phone at 1 800 518 4726 or email at support@grants.gov, with 24/7 availability except federal holidays.
Taken together, the grant opportunity is structured around two complementary pathways to womens empowerment in Iraq: increasing womens representation and influence in elected office, and expanding womens access to professional, higher level employment. Both tracks emphasize tangible outcomes, either through stronger electoral competitiveness and post election effectiveness for women leaders, or through verified employment connections supported by formal agreements with employers and relevant government counterparts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Women, Peace and Security in Iraq (DRL / S-GWI)
1) What is the Women, Peace and Security in Iraq grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant competition for projects in Iraq that strengthen women's political, economic, and social advancement. It is led by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) in partnership with the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI).
2) What policy frameworks does this opportunity align with?
The opportunity aligns with two U.S. policy frameworks: the U.S. National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security and the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender based Violence Globally.
3) What is the overall aim of the program?
The overall aim is to support practical, measurable gains for Iraqi women in public life and the economy, based on the premise that women's participation and protection are central to stable governance, inclusive development, and long term peace.
4) How many awards are expected, and what is the total estimated funding?
The announcement expects to make two awards totaling an estimated USD 2,200,000.
5) What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from USD 1,000,000 to USD 1,200,000.
6) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
8) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 27, 2013, and the closing date was May 28, 2013.
9) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on June 27, 2013.
10) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
11) What are the main program areas (tracks) supported under this opportunity?
There are two program areas: (1) Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women as Elected Government Representatives, and (2) Women, Peace and Security: Advancing Women in the Workforce in Iraq.
12) What is Program Area 1 focused on?
Program Area 1 focuses on increasing women's political participation in the lead up to the 2014 national elections and sustaining that participation after the elections by supporting women who win seats.
13) Who is the primary intended beneficiary group in Program Area 1?
The core expectation is that proposed activities will improve the competitiveness and readiness of women candidates who are registered with the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq.
14) What types of activities are expected under Program Area 1?
The announcement describes support that helps women candidates run viable campaigns and govern effectively once elected. Examples include skills building, strategic communications, constituent outreach, policy development, coalition building, navigating political party structures, and post election mentoring or technical assistance for newly elected women representatives.
15) How much funding and what duration are expected for Program Area 1?
Funding for Program Area 1 is expected to be USD 1,000,000 for one program lasting 18 months, pending availability of funds.
16) What is Program Area 2 focused on?
Program Area 2 focuses on women's economic participation by placing women into better quality jobs, with a specific aim to connect 400 women to mid to high level employment opportunities.
17) Which sectors are prioritized in Program Area 2?
The priority sectors named are banking and hospitality, with flexibility to include other industries.
18) What is the specific employment target in Program Area 2?
The program specifically aims to connect 400 women to mid to high level employment opportunities.
19) Are there formal partnership requirements for Program Area 2?
Yes. Implementers must secure formal Memoranda of Understanding with prospective employers and, where required by Iraqi law, with the Government of Iraq as well.
20) What does the MOU requirement imply for project design under Program Area 2?
Based on the description, proposals should not only provide training or job readiness support, but also establish concrete hiring pipelines and formal commitments from employers and relevant authorities so that placements are legitimate, durable, and scalable.
21) How much funding and what duration are expected for Program Area 2?
Funding for Program Area 2 is expected to be USD 1,200,000 for one program running 18 to 22 months, pending availability of funds.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. non profit organizations meeting the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), internationally based non profit organizations, low profit limited liability companies (L3Cs), academic institutions, and other entities where profit is not the primary motive.
23) What is the opportunity category and activity category as listed?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, and the activity category is noted as Other (with no further explanation provided in the listing).
24) Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays: phone 1 800 518 4726 or email support@grants.gov.
25) What outcomes does the opportunity emphasize across both tracks?
Both tracks emphasize tangible outcomes: stronger electoral competitiveness and post election effectiveness for women leaders (Track 1), or verified employment connections supported by formal agreements with employers and relevant government counterparts (Track 2).
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