The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering this grant to support organizations dedicated to advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). This grant is specifically for implementing programs that promote accountability and uphold essential human rights in the region. Organizations are invited to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) to propose impactful initiatives. The primary purpose of this DRL grant is to foster positive change and protect vulnerable populations in North Korea by empowering efforts that champion democratic values and human dignity. The deadline for applications is January 13, 2025.
Opportunity ID: 357731
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status; Public International Organizations; Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in implementing programs 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 MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 11:20:53 – Barbara Long (Modification Comments) Dear Applicants, due to a MyGrants maintenance the deadline has been extended to Monday January 13, 2025 11:59pm EST. Note this date is not reflected in the rSOI document. |
Jan 10, 2025 | |
| 2025-01-10 10:11:40 – Reasmy Norin (Modification Comments) Extend NOFO to 01/13/2025 due to MyGrants maintenance. |
Dec 16, 2024 | |
| Dec 16, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status; Public International Organizations; Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in implementing programs 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 MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status; Public International Organizations; Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in implementing programs 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 MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DRL Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| 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 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status; Public International Organizations; Private, public, or state institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Description: | The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in implementing programs 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 MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DRL-EAP-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 357731 Full Announcement-FY24 DPRK Human Rights -> DFOP0017071 – FY24 DPRK Human Rights and Accountability Programs.pdf
Folder 357731 Full Announcement-PSI -> PSI for SOIs December 2024.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 | PKG00289675 | Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357731 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357731 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
357731 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
357731 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf