Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 005
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), a bureau within the U.S. Department of State, issued a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for "China Programs" designed to advance a core policy objective: fostering greater respect for human rights in China. This announcement is not a full request for complete proposals at the outset; it is an initial step where organizations submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) describing a potential program concept, its goals, and how it would contribute to DRL's human rights priorities related to China. Applicants are directed to follow DRL's Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) published on DRL's website, which typically outline what to include in an SOI, formatting, submission procedures, and any required organizational or budget information at this stage.
The opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant competition under Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 17 005, with the funding activity category listed as "Other" and the CFDA number 19.345 (a common identifier for U.S. State Department assistance programs). While the announcement does not spell out specific thematic sub-areas in the excerpt provided, the framing indicates DRL is looking for programs that meaningfully support human rights outcomes connected to China. In practice, DRL human rights programming often focuses on issues such as strengthening civil society, supporting human rights defenders and independent voices, expanding access to rights-related information, promoting rule of law principles, documenting abuses, or building capacity for advocacy and accountability. The SOI process generally lets DRL gauge which concepts are most promising and aligned before inviting selected applicants to submit full proposals.
A wide range of organizations are eligible to submit. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status, and other entities (the listing includes "Others," which can sometimes encompass certain nontraditional implementers depending on DRL policy and the specific competition). This eligibility breadth suggests DRL is open to both academic and practitioner-led approaches, including research-driven initiatives, training and capacity-building projects, and implementation by experienced human rights or civil society organizations.
The award ceiling is listed at $1,500,000, meaning individual awards could be funded up to that amount, depending on DRL priorities, available funds, and the strength and scale of the proposed concept. The posting does not specify the number of expected awards in the provided text, which can mean DRL anticipated making multiple awards but had not committed to a specific number at the time of publication, or that awards would depend on the quality of submissions and funding availability. The opportunity was created on 2016-08-16, with an original closing date of 2016-09-23, indicating a relatively short window for submitting the initial SOI.
Overall, this funding opportunity is best understood as an entry point into DRL's competitive grants process for China-related human rights programming. Interested organizations would use the SOI to concisely present a compelling, feasible program idea, demonstrate how it advances the objective of fostering respect for human rights in China, and show they have the institutional capability and partnerships to carry out the work. Applicants would need to rely on DRL's PSI for the exact submission requirements, since the RSOI itself functions as a high-level invitation to propose aligned concepts rather than a detailed solicitation with a fully defined program model.Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 005
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: China Programs" 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 2016-08-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-09-23. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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