DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State
At a glance
DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was April 23, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $2M. 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
- Feb 23, 2022Posted
- Apr 23, 2022Application deadline
- Posted
- Feb 23, 2022
- Close date
- Apr 23, 2022
- Award floor
- $2,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $2,000,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- 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 U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, DRL, announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project to strengthen support for environmental defenders in Latin America.
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 predictionWho was funded under ALN 19.345
Historical data · not a predictionSince October 1, 2023, 32 grant awards had funding actions under International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, with 2 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.
- NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY$945M
- VITAL VOICES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP INC$9.11M
- UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANISATION$2.56M
- STALY SEKRETARIAT WSPOLNOTY DEMOKRACJI$1.97M
- INTERNATIONAL COALITION OF SITES OF CONSCIENCE$1.75M
Agency contact (as published)
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
202-890-9795
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America”?
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 Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $2m.
How do I apply for “DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008542), 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.
Related open opportunities
Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to the European Union- Award range
- $1K – $70K
- Est. close
- Jul 1, 2020 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) SUSI Civic Engagement and Environmental Issues Selection Process
U.S. Mission to Spain- Award range
- Up to $3K
- Est. close
- Nov 22, 2022 (est.)
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025
U.S. Mission to Tunisia- Award range
- $10K – $200K
- Est. close
- Jul 6, 2025 (est.)
- Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Individuals and 1 more
Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026
U.S. Mission to Tunisia- Award range
- $10K – $200K
- Est. close
- Jun 8, 2026 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and 2 more
U.S. Mission to the United Nations-Geneva, Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to the United Nations- Award range
- $1K – $100K
- Closes
- See notice
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to the United Nations- Award range
- $5K – $15K
- Closes
- See notice
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)