Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010275
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "DRL Enhancing Inclusive Participation and Accountability on Human Rights within ASEAN" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010275). The grant is designed to support projects that strengthen civil society engagement with ASEAN and increase civil society support for ASEAN efforts, with the broader aim of safeguarding the human rights of vulnerable populations across Southeast Asia. In practical terms, the opportunity is looking for proposals that help civil society actors participate more meaningfully in ASEAN-related human rights discussions and mechanisms, and that also encourage stronger accountability on human rights issues within the ASEAN context.
The award will be made using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funder expects a higher level of involvement during implementation than a standard grant. DRL is signaling that it wants to work closely with the selected recipient(s) on project direction, coordination, or oversight as the activities move forward. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and the CFDA (now commonly referenced as assistance listing) number is 19.345, which is associated with State Department foreign assistance programming in democracy, human rights, and labor-related areas.
In terms of who can apply, the competition is open to a wide range of applicants. DRL welcomes applications from both U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations and NGOs, as well as public international organizations. It also allows applications from private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and even for-profit organizations or businesses. Even with that broad eligibility, DRL clearly states a preference for working with non-profit entities, while leaving room for exceptions when a for-profit organization is uniquely well positioned to deliver the work. This is useful for consortia as well, since an NGO-led partnership could still incorporate universities, research groups, or technical firms where they add real value.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $1,000,000. The posting indicates "ExpectedAwards: 0," which can appear in listings for several administrative reasons (for example, when the number of awards is not being specified in the public summary or may depend on the quality of applications and available funds). The opportunity was created on February 28, 2024, and the original application closing date was April 26, 2024, which is the key deadline referenced in the source information provided.
Overall, this funding opportunity is aimed at reinforcing inclusive participation and accountability around human rights within ASEAN by backing projects that connect civil society to ASEAN processes and elevate the protection of vulnerable groups across Southeast Asia. The emphasis is less on isolated, country-only interventions and more on strengthening the regional ecosystem where civil society can engage ASEAN structures, influence policy conversations, and support human rights safeguards across the region.Apply for SFOP0010275
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Enhancing Inclusive Participation and Accountability on Human Rights within ASEAN" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-26. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Enhancing Inclusive Participation and Accountability on Human Rights within ASEAN."
Who is offering this grant?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0010275.
What type of award will be made?
This opportunity will be awarded as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates that DRL expects to be more actively involved during implementation than it would be under a standard grant, including involvement in project direction, coordination, or oversight as activities move forward.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support projects that strengthen civil society engagement with ASEAN and increase civil society support for ASEAN efforts, with the broader aim of safeguarding the human rights of vulnerable populations across Southeast Asia.
What kinds of projects is DRL looking to support?
Based on the description provided, DRL is looking for proposals that help civil society actors participate more meaningfully in ASEAN-related human rights discussions and mechanisms, while also encouraging stronger accountability on human rights issues within the ASEAN context.
What is the geographic or regional focus of this opportunity?
The focus is Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on human rights within ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and regional engagement rather than isolated, single-country interventions.
Who are the intended beneficiaries?
The opportunity is designed to help safeguard the human rights of vulnerable populations across Southeast Asia, by strengthening the broader regional ecosystem for civil society participation and accountability within ASEAN-related human rights processes.
Does this opportunity prioritize regional (ASEAN-linked) work over country-only projects?
Yes. The emphasis described is less on isolated, country-only interventions and more on strengthening civil society connections to ASEAN structures and processes that can influence regional policy conversations and accountability on human rights.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is listed as $1,000,000.
How many awards does DRL expect to make?
The posting indicates "ExpectedAwards: 0." This can appear for administrative reasons, such as when the number of awards is not specified in the public summary or may depend on the quality of applications and available funding.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
The competition is open to a wide range of applicants, including U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, private/public/state institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses.
Does DRL have a preference among eligible applicant types?
Yes. While eligibility is broad, DRL states a preference for working with non-profit entities. It leaves room for exceptions when a for-profit organization is uniquely well positioned to deliver the work.
Can a university apply for this opportunity?
Yes. Private, public, or state institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations or businesses are allowed to apply, although DRL indicates a preference for non-profit entities and suggests for-profit applicants may be most competitive when uniquely well positioned to carry out the work.
Are foreign-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity welcomes applications from both U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations and NGOs.
Are partnerships or consortia allowed?
The information notes that the broad eligibility can be useful for consortia, and that an NGO-led partnership could incorporate universities, research groups, or technical firms where they add value. (The source information does not provide additional rules or requirements for consortium structures.)
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (assistance listing) number provided is 19.345, associated with State Department foreign assistance programming in democracy, human rights, and labor-related areas.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
When was the opportunity created or posted?
The opportunity was created on February 28, 2024.
What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date referenced is April 26, 2024.
What is the overall goal in practical terms?
In practical terms, the opportunity aims to help civil society actors participate more meaningfully in ASEAN-related human rights discussions and mechanisms, and to promote stronger accountability for human rights issues within the ASEAN context.
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