Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008495
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "DRL Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in Malaysia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008495). The program was structured as an open competition, meaning eligible organizations were invited to submit proposals for projects that advance the U.S. policy objective of strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights in Malaysia. The opportunity falls under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 19.345, which is associated with DRL programming.
This solicitation was published on December 21, 2021, with an original application deadline of February 25, 2022. DRL indicated it anticipated making two awards under this call, with a maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $987,654 per award. The listing categorizes both the funding instrument type and the funding activity category as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement text rather than in the brief summary fields.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the specific types of organizations eligible to apply explained in the full eligibility section of the notice. In practical terms, DRL competitions commonly attract applications from non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and other entities capable of carrying out human rights programming, but the definitive eligibility requirements and any restrictions would be set out in the complete notice.
Overall, the grant opportunity was designed to support projects that contribute to the protection of rights and the strengthening of human rights conditions in Malaysia, using DRL's competitive grantmaking process to select a small number of high-impact projects within the stated funding limit.Apply for SFOP0008495
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in Malaysia" 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 Dec 21, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2022. (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 $987,654.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in Malaysia."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
It was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008495.
4) What is the main objective of the program?
The stated objective is to advance the U.S. policy objective of strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights in Malaysia by supporting projects that contribute to improved human rights conditions and protection of rights.
5) Is this an open competition or a closed/limited solicitation?
This program was structured as an open competition, meaning eligible organizations were invited to submit proposals.
6) What country or geographic focus does the program target?
The program focus is Malaysia.
7) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 19.345, which is associated with DRL programming.
8) When was the solicitation published?
The solicitation was published on December 21, 2021.
9) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 25, 2022.
10) How many awards did DRL anticipate making under this call?
DRL indicated it anticipated making two awards.
11) What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $987,654 per award.
12) What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The listing categorizes the funding instrument type as "Other," with additional detail referenced in the full announcement text.
13) What is the funding activity category?
The listing categorizes the funding activity category as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement text.
14) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." The specific types of eligible organizations and any restrictions were to be described in the full eligibility section of the notice.
15) Are nonprofits or NGOs allowed to apply?
The summary notes that DRL competitions commonly attract applications from non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and other entities capable of carrying out human rights programming. However, definitive eligibility requirements and any restrictions would be set out in the complete notice.
16) What kinds of projects was DRL looking to fund?
The opportunity was designed to support projects that contribute to the protection of rights and the strengthening of human rights conditions in Malaysia, using DRL's competitive grantmaking process to select a small number of high-impact projects within the stated funding limit.
17) How competitive was this opportunity expected to be?
DRL anticipated making two awards through a competitive process, indicating a small number of awards relative to the likely number of applicants.
18) Where can applicants find the detailed requirements and restrictions?
The brief summary points to the full announcement text for details on the funding instrument type, funding activity category, and the definitive eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
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