Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005648
The grant opportunity titled "DRL Promoting Civil Society, Rule of Law, and Transparent and Accountable Government in Southeast Asia and the Pacific" is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is structured as a grant (rather than a contract or cooperative agreement) and is intended to support programming that advances democratic governance outcomes across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with a particular emphasis on strengthening civil society, promoting rule of law, and improving transparency and accountability in government. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005648 and is associated with CFDA number 19.345, which is commonly used for DRL democracy and human rights assistance programs.
In practical terms, the stated thematic focus indicates support for projects that build the capacity, resilience, and effectiveness of civil society organizations; improve the integrity and independence of justice-sector institutions and legal processes; and expand mechanisms that deter corruption and increase government openness. While the public listing does not include the detailed scope, required activities, or country-specific priorities (those are referenced as being contained in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, or NOFO, under the "Information for the Applicants" section), the title and DRL mandate generally align with efforts such as protecting civic space, supporting human rights defenders and independent media, increasing access to justice, strengthening legal aid and fair trial rights, and enabling public oversight through transparency tools, open data, watchdog initiatives, investigative journalism support, or civic participation mechanisms. These types of initiatives are often designed to produce measurable improvements in how laws are applied, how public institutions are monitored, and how citizens and civil society can engage safely and meaningfully in governance.
The announcement was created on March 28, 2019, and the original application closing date was May 17, 2019. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity category is listed as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive process based on the priorities and criteria set out in the NOFO. The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000, indicating the maximum amount that could be awarded for a single project under this competition. The listing also indicates an expectation of one award, suggesting DRL planned to fund a single, larger project rather than multiple smaller awards, although final award decisions typically depend on the competitiveness of applications and available funds.
Eligibility is described as "Others" with additional details referenced in the NOFO. In DRL competitions, eligibility often includes a mix of non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, public international organizations, educational institutions, and sometimes for-profit entities depending on the specific notice, but the exact eligibility requirements and any restrictions (for example, on foreign vs. U.S.-based applicants, partnerships, or past performance standards) would be defined in the enclosed NOFO document. The listing also provides only a short description and directs applicants to the attached NOFO for the full program description, application instructions, budget and cost guidance, required forms, evaluation criteria, and any compliance requirements (such as monitoring and evaluation expectations, reporting, and relevant U.S. government standard terms and conditions).
Overall, this opportunity represents a targeted DRL investment intended to bolster democratic governance infrastructure in Southeast Asia and the Pacific by supporting civil society and institutional reforms that reinforce rule of law and enable transparent, accountable public administration, with up to $1 million available and an expectation of a single award to a competitive applicant that best matches the NOFO priorities and demonstrates strong program design and capacity to deliver results.Apply for SFOP0005648
- 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 Civil Society, Rule of Law, and Transparent and Accountable Government in Southeast Asia and the Pacific" 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 Mar 28, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2019. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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