DRL Request for Statements of Interest: Iraq
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State
At a glance
DRL Request for Statements of Interest: Iraq is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was March 25, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $750K – $4M, with about 10 awards expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.016 (Iraq Assistance Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Mar 2, 2020Posted
- Mar 25, 2020Application deadline
- Posted
- Mar 2, 2020
- Close date
- Mar 25, 2020
- Award floor
- $750,000
- Award ceiling
- $4,000,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 10
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) outlining project concepts and capacity to manage programs in Iraq that will: strengthen effective governance; increase political participation and civic activism; promote fundamental freedoms; and support atrocities prevention, accountability, and conflict mitigation.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Agency contact (as published)
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “DRL Request for Statements of Interest: Iraq”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “DRL Request for Statements of Interest: Iraq”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $750k – $4m and the agency expects to make about 10 awards.
How do I apply for “DRL Request for Statements of Interest: Iraq”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006527), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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