The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant opportunity to organizations committed to advancing human rights. This grant is for programs designed to uphold and promote fundamental freedoms within the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea. DRL is seeking Statements of Interest (SOI) from eligible organizations that can propose initiatives aimed at addressing human rights challenges and promoting accountability in the region. The primary purpose of this grant is to support policy objectives that foster greater respect for human dignity and universal rights among the North Korean population. Organizations are encouraged to submit innovative proposals that align with DRL’s mission to strengthen democracy, protect human rights, and support the rule of law globally.
Opportunity ID: 344829
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009268 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL FY22 DPRK Human Rights and Accountability Programs – Statements of Interest |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.345 — International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations submitting SOIs must meet the following criteria: Be a U.S.- or foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO), or a public international organization; or Be a private, public, or state institution of higher education; or Be a for-profit organization or business (noting there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits under grants and cooperative agreements, including those outlined in 48 CFR 30, "Cost Accounting Standards Administration", and 48 CFR 31, "Contract Cost Principles and Procedures"); Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including private sector partner and NGOs; and, Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar programs. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to advance human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 344829 Full Announcement-Statements of Interest -> FY22 DPRK RSOI – Human Rights and Accountability.pdf
Folder 344829 Other Supporting Documents-Proposal Submission Info -> PSI for SOIs November 2022.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.345 | PKG00278858 | Dec 09, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344829 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344829 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344829 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
344829 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
344829 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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