DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State
At a glance
DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was February 4, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $2.5M, with about 2 awards 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
- Dec 3, 2021Posted
- Feb 4, 2022Application deadline
- Posted
- Dec 3, 2021
- Close date
- Feb 4, 2022
- Award floor
- $2,500,000
- Award ceiling
- $2,500,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 2
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- 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 and 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 U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to develop and lead the Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund, a global mechanism to increase access to and participation and leadership in democracy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities. We intend for the GLIDE Fund to be led by or have strong support from and participation by LGBTQI+ organizations and communities.
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?Reported obligations under ALN 19.345
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
202-890-9795
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund”?
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 FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $2.5m and the agency expects to make about 2 awards.
How do I apply for “DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008448), 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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