Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 041
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL Request for Statements of Interest on Programs to Support Legal Reform in Vietnam" (Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-16-041). Rather than requesting full proposals right away, DRL first asked organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is typically a shorter concept-level submission used to identify promising ideas and capable implementers before inviting more detailed applications.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to advance legal reform in Vietnam in ways that align with DRL's policy priorities. The emphasis is on promoting and adopting less restrictive laws, policies, and regulations, with particular attention to reforms that would reduce legal constraints on fundamental freedoms. The announcement specifically highlights laws and regulations that limit freedom of speech and freedom of association, as well as rules and practices that restrict access to justice. In practical terms, this kind of funding call generally signals interest in projects that support legal and regulatory modernization, strengthen rights protections in the legal framework, improve the enabling environment for civil society and independent voices, and expand the ability of individuals to seek fair legal remedies.
The opportunity was structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and categorized under "Other" for the funding activity category, with a CFDA number listed as 19.345. The award ceiling was $599,400, indicating the maximum amount DRL was prepared to fund under this specific announcement, although the listing does not specify how many awards were expected. The original closing date for submissions was January 19, 2016, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of December 14, 2015, reflecting a relatively short window for interested organizations to prepare and submit their SOIs.
Eligibility was broad and included multiple types of entities: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without it, as long as they are not institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and an "others" category that can sometimes capture additional organizational types depending on the specific grant rules. The sponsoring agency is identified as the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, which is the State Department bureau that commonly funds programs related to human rights, democratic governance, rule of law, civil society resilience, and related legal and institutional reforms.
Overall, this RSOI was a targeted solicitation aimed at identifying implementers and project concepts capable of supporting Vietnam-focused legal reform work, especially reforms tied to easing restrictions on speech and association and improving access to justice, within a grant ceiling of just under $600,000 and under the State Department DRL portfolio.Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 041
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Request for Statements of Interest on Programs to Support Legal Reform in Vietnam" 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 2015-12-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-01-19. (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 $599,400.00 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, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Request for Statements of Interest on Programs to Support Legal Reform in Vietnam."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DRLA-DRLAQM-16-041.
4) Is this request asking for a full proposal right away?
No. DRL initially requested a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is a shorter, concept-level submission used to identify promising ideas and capable implementers before inviting more detailed applications.
5) What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) in this context?
An SOI is described as a concept-level submission that is typically shorter than a full proposal. It is used by DRL to identify strong program ideas and organizations that appear well-positioned to implement them.
6) What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The core purpose is to advance legal reform in Vietnam in ways that align with DRL policy priorities, with an emphasis on promoting and adopting less restrictive laws, policies, and regulations.
7) What kinds of legal reforms are emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes reforms that reduce legal constraints on fundamental freedoms. It specifically highlights laws and regulations that limit freedom of speech and freedom of association, as well as rules and practices that restrict access to justice.
8) What issue areas are explicitly called out in the opportunity description?
Three areas are explicitly called out: (1) freedom of speech, (2) freedom of association, and (3) access to justice (including rules and practices that restrict access to justice).
9) Is the opportunity focused on a specific country or region?
Yes. It is focused on Vietnam and supports Vietnam-focused legal reform work.
10) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
11) What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
12) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.345.
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $599,400, which indicates the maximum amount DRL was prepared to fund under this specific announcement.
14) Does the listing state how many awards DRL expected to make?
No. The information provided notes that the listing does not specify how many awards were expected.
15) What was the submission deadline?
The original closing date for submissions was January 19, 2016.
16) When was the opportunity created (posted)?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of December 14, 2015.
17) How long was the window between posting and the closing date?
Based on the dates provided (December 14, 2015 to January 19, 2016), the submission window was relatively short.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and an "others" category that may capture additional organizational types depending on the specific grant rules.
19) Are both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
20) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
21) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
22) What does the "others" eligibility category mean?
The opportunity includes an "others" category, which can sometimes capture additional organizational types depending on the specific grant rules for the announcement.
23) What is DRL generally known for funding?
DRL is described as a State Department bureau that commonly funds programs related to human rights, democratic governance, rule of law, civil society resilience, and related legal and institutional reforms.
24) What kind of projects does this solicitation suggest interest in?
Based on the description provided, the solicitation signals interest in projects that support legal and regulatory modernization, strengthen rights protections in the legal framework, improve the enabling environment for civil society and independent voices, and expand the ability of individuals to seek fair legal remedies.
25) What is the overall goal of the RSOI?
The RSOI is described as a targeted solicitation aimed at identifying implementers and project concepts capable of supporting Vietnam-focused legal reform work, especially reforms tied to easing restrictions on speech and association and improving access to justice.
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