Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008633
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL Strengthen Independent Media and/or Credible Transitional Justice Efforts in Yemen" under funding opportunity number SFOP0008633. The program is designed to support projects focused on Yemen that either strengthen independent media or advance credible transitional justice efforts, reflecting DRL's broader mandate to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work may cut across multiple thematic areas rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category.
This opportunity was created on February 17, 2022, with an original closing date of April 18, 2022. DRL anticipated making one award, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $2,000,000. In practical terms, that structure suggests DRL was seeking one strong, comprehensive proposal with the capacity to operate at scale, potentially covering multiple components (for example, a mix of technical assistance, training, institutional support, coalition building, monitoring and documentation, or public-facing initiatives) aligned with either independent media strengthening, transitional justice, or a combination of both.
Eligibility is broadly identified as "Others," with a note that additional eligibility details would be provided in the full announcement text. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State democracy and human rights-related assistance. The administering agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which commonly supports civil society, independent media actors, human rights defenders, legal and accountability initiatives, and related institutions in complex environments.
Overall, the grant competition centered on bolstering independent information ecosystems and/or supporting legitimate processes aimed at addressing past abuses and building accountability in Yemen, with DRL seeking a single awardee capable of delivering measurable impact within a conflict-affected and politically sensitive operating context.Apply for SFOP0008633
- 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 Strengthen Independent Media and/or Credible Transitional Justice Efforts in Yemen" 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 Feb 17, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2022. (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 $2,000,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Strengthen Independent Media and/or Credible Transitional Justice Efforts in Yemen."
2) Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0008633.
4) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
5) What is the main goal of the program?
The program is designed to support projects focused on Yemen that either strengthen independent media or advance credible transitional justice efforts. It aligns with DRL's broader mandate to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
6) What kinds of projects does the program focus on?
Projects should focus on Yemen and fall into at least one of these focus areas:
- Strengthening independent media; and/or
- Advancing credible transitional justice efforts.
7) Does a proposal have to address both independent media and transitional justice?
No. Based on the title and description, proposals may focus on strengthening independent media or on credible transitional justice efforts, and could also combine both if appropriate.
8) What does "credible transitional justice efforts" mean in this context?
The opportunity description indicates support for legitimate processes aimed at addressing past abuses and building accountability in Yemen. Specific definitions or requirements would typically be clarified in the full announcement text, but the stated emphasis is on credibility and legitimacy.
9) What does "strengthen independent media" mean in this context?
The opportunity centers on bolstering independent information ecosystems in Yemen. The description suggests DRL is interested in measurable improvements to independent media capacity and impact, especially in a conflict-affected and politically sensitive operating environment.
10) What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which indicates the work may cut across multiple thematic areas rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category.
11) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 17, 2022.
12) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 18, 2022.
13) How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making one award.
14) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $2,000,000.
15) What does it imply that DRL anticipated making a single award?
A single anticipated award suggests DRL was looking for one strong, comprehensive proposal with the capacity to operate at scale. The description also implies the awardee might deliver multiple components under one project design (for example, training, technical assistance, institutional support, coalition building, monitoring and documentation, or public-facing initiatives) aligned with independent media and/or transitional justice.
16) Are example activities mentioned for what a comprehensive project could include?
Yes. The opportunity description provides examples of potential components, such as:
- Technical assistance
- Training
- Institutional support
- Coalition building
- Monitoring and documentation
- Public-facing initiatives
These are examples of how a project might be structured, not a mandatory list.
17) What country or geographic focus is required?
The program is designed to support projects focused on Yemen.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.345.
19) What does CFDA 19.345 correspond to?
CFDA 19.345 corresponds to U.S. Department of State democracy and human rights-related assistance.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly identified as "Others." The description notes that additional eligibility details would be provided in the full announcement text.
21) Where can applicants find the full eligibility details?
The provided information indicates that additional eligibility details would appear in the full announcement text. The summary itself does not list the expanded eligibility criteria.
22) What kinds of organizations does DRL commonly support (based on the description)?
The description notes that DRL commonly supports civil society, independent media actors, human rights defenders, legal and accountability initiatives, and related institutions in complex environments.
23) What operating context does the opportunity assume?
The opportunity is framed around a conflict-affected and politically sensitive operating context in Yemen, with an emphasis on achieving measurable impact despite those constraints.
24) Is the opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity issued by DRL.
25) What is the overarching thematic mandate behind the program?
The program reflects DRL's broader mandate to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
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