Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006838
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) offered this grant opportunity titled "DRL Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Syria" under Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006838. It was released as a discretionary funding opportunity on April 21, 2020, with an original application deadline of June 9, 2020. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program is listed under CFDA number 19.345. In practical terms, this means DRL was seeking to fund competitively selected projects run by eligible organizations that could advance democracy, protect and promote human rights, and strengthen rule of law-related efforts connected to Syria.
The opportunity anticipated making around five awards, with a maximum award size (ceiling) of $1,500,000 per award. While the activity category is labeled as "Other," the description clarifies that the purpose is focused specifically on democracy, human rights, and rule of law outcomes, rather than a narrower sector like health or infrastructure. The applicant eligibility field is broadly described as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement; as a result, the solicitation was not limited strictly to a single type of institution in the summary data provided, but instead indicated that a wider range of organizations could potentially apply if they met DRL's criteria laid out in the full notice.
At a high level, applicants were expected to propose Syria-related projects that align with DRL's mission areas. That generally implies programming that can document and respond to human rights concerns, support civic space and participation, strengthen accountability and legal protections, bolster local civil society capacity, and advance rule-of-law principles in ways that are feasible given Syria's operating environment. The competition format signals that DRL intended to compare proposals against each other and fund those that presented the strongest approach, most credible implementation plan, and clearest alignment with the bureau's democracy and rights priorities for Syria.Apply for SFOP0006838
- 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 Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Syria" 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 Apr 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 09, 2020. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Syria."
Which government office offered this funding?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0006838.
What type of funding opportunity is this (competitive vs. non-competitive)?
It was described as a discretionary funding opportunity and was intended to fund competitively selected projects.
What funding instrument will be used for awards?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 19.345.
When was this opportunity released?
The opportunity was released on April 21, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 9, 2020.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making around five awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award size (ceiling) was $1,500,000 per award.
Is there a stated minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support projects connected to Syria that advance democracy, protect and promote human rights, and strengthen rule of law-related efforts.
What kinds of activities or outcomes did DRL want to support?
Based on the description provided, DRL was looking for Syria-related programming that aligns with its mission areas, such as efforts that can document and respond to human rights concerns, support civic space and participation, strengthen accountability and legal protections, bolster local civil society capacity, and advance rule-of-law principles in ways that are feasible in Syria's operating environment.
Does the opportunity focus on a specific sector (like health or infrastructure)?
No. The activity category is labeled as "Other," and the description clarifies the focus is on democracy, human rights, and rule of law outcomes rather than a narrower sector like health or infrastructure.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is described broadly as "Others." Additional eligibility details were referenced as being available elsewhere in the full announcement, suggesting a wider range of organizations could potentially apply if they met DRL's criteria in the full notice.
Is eligibility limited to a single type of institution?
No. The summary information provided does not limit eligibility to a single institution type; instead, it indicates a broader set of potential applicants, subject to DRL's detailed criteria in the full announcement.
What does it mean that projects are "Syria-related"?
Based on the information provided, proposed projects were expected to be connected to Syria and aligned with DRL's democracy, human rights, and rule of law priorities for Syria.
How were proposals expected to be selected?
The opportunity was competitive, meaning DRL intended to compare proposals against each other and fund those presenting the strongest approach, the most credible implementation plan, and the clearest alignment with DRL's democracy and rights priorities for Syria.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules and requirements?
The information provided indicates that additional eligibility details were referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. The summary alone does not include those detailed rules.
Does the provided summary include application formatting, required attachments, or submission steps?
No. The information provided describes the opportunity at a high level (title, funder, dates, award ceiling, anticipated number of awards, and general program purpose), but it does not list required forms, attachments, formatting rules, or submission procedures.
Does the summary specify project duration or performance period?
No. The information provided does not include a project duration or performance period.
Does the summary specify where projects would be implemented (inside Syria vs. connected contexts)?
No. The information provided states the projects should be Syria-related and feasible given Syria's operating environment, but it does not specify exact implementation locations.
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