ClosedOpportunity SFOP0006597

DRL Support for the Defense of Human Rights in Central Asia

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State

At a glance

DRL Support for the Defense of Human Rights in Central Asia is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was April 23, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $700K – $750K, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Mar 6, 2020Posted
Apr 23, 2020Application deadline

Posted: Mar 6, 2020
Close date: Apr 23, 2020
Award floor: $700,000
Award ceiling: $750,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 1
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.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Private colleges & universities
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

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 U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the rule of law and respect for human rights in Central Asia.

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor champions American values, including the rule of law and individual rights, which promote strong, stable, prosperous, and sovereign states. We stand for the freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights of people to assemble peaceably and to petition their government for a redress of grievances. Issues impacting lawyers and journalists working toward accountability and the rule of law in these countries are outlined in the U.S. Department of State’s Human Rights Report (HRR). https://www.state.gov/country-reports-on-human-rights-practices-for-2018/.

The objective of this solicitation is to strengthen the sustainability of civil society partners by promoting fundamental freedoms and improving the collective standing of legal advocates, human rights defenders, and journalists at-risk or under persecution for reporting or advocating for human rights in Central Asian countries.

Additional information from the agency ↗

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?

19.345International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and LaborProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.345

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

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FY25

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FY26

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.345. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
703-516-1684

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “DRL Support for the Defense of Human Rights in Central Asia”?

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 Support for the Defense of Human Rights in Central Asia”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $700k – $750k and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “DRL Support for the Defense of Human Rights in Central Asia”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006597), 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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040