Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010254
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is seeking short initial proposals, called Statements of Interest (SOIs), for programs that support locally led civil society efforts to strengthen democracy in Peru. The focus is broadly on reinforcing democratic institutions, day-to-day democratic practices, and democratic values, with an emphasis on work driven by Peruvian civil society rather than externally directed initiatives. This announcement is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), which typically functions as an initial screening step before DRL may invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010254) under CFDA 19.345, categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area. While DRL indicates a preference for partnering with non-profit entities, the eligibility pool is intentionally wide. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, private/public/state institutions of higher education, and even for-profit organizations or businesses, if a for-profit is genuinely the best fit to carry out the work. In practice, this means applicants should be prepared to justify why their organizational type and structure are appropriate for civil society-centered democracy-strengthening programming in Peru.
The maximum funding amount listed for an award is $400,000. The notice lists "ExpectedAwards: 0," which can signal that DRL is not committing in advance to a specific number of awards at the RSOI stage, may be planning to invite full proposals later before deciding on awards, or may be dependent on funding availability and the quality of submissions. The key takeaway is that applicants should not assume a guaranteed number of grants will be made simply because the opportunity is posted.
The timeline in the posting indicates the opportunity was created on April 11, 2024, with an original closing date of April 24, 2024. That is a short submission window, which usually suggests DRL is moving quickly to identify credible partners and strong concepts. Any organization interested in pursuing this should treat the deadline as firm and confirm whether any amendments or extensions were later issued in the official posting.
Overall, this solicitation is essentially an open call for strong concept-level ideas from qualified organizations that can support Peruvian civil society to strengthen democratic governance. Competitive SOIs typically communicate a clear Peru-specific problem statement, a locally grounded approach, credible partnerships, and a realistic plan for achieving measurable improvements in democratic institutions, practices, or values within the constraints of a grant capped at $400,000.Apply for SFOP0010254
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Solicitation for Democracy Strengthening in Peru" 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 2024-04-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-24. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeking short initial proposals called Statements of Interest (SOIs) for programs that support locally led civil society efforts to strengthen democracy in Peru.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0010254.
What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345.
What type of solicitation is this: a full proposal call or an initial screening step?
This is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), which typically serves as an initial screening step. DRL may invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal later.
What is an SOI (Statement of Interest) in this context?
An SOI is a short, concept-level initial proposal submitted in response to the RSOI. It is used to communicate a program idea and the applicant's fit before DRL decides whether to invite a full proposal.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The focus is Peru, with programs supporting Peruvian civil society efforts to strengthen democracy.
What is the core goal of the program ideas DRL is seeking?
DRL is looking for concepts that reinforce democratic institutions, day-to-day democratic practices, and democratic values in Peru, with a strong emphasis on locally led civil society work.
What does "locally led" mean for this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, DRL is emphasizing efforts driven by Peruvian civil society rather than externally directed initiatives. Strong concepts should be grounded in Peru and centered on local actors and priorities.
What kinds of applicants are eligible to apply?
The eligibility pool is intentionally wide. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, private/public/state institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses (if the for-profit is genuinely the best fit to carry out the work).
Does DRL prefer non-profit applicants?
Yes. DRL indicates a preference for partnering with non-profit entities, even though eligibility is broad.
Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations or businesses are included as eligible applicants if a for-profit is genuinely the best fit to carry out the work.
If a for-profit applies, is anything different expected?
Applicants should be prepared to justify why their organizational type and structure are appropriate for civil society-centered democracy-strengthening programming in Peru.
What is the funding mechanism and activity area category?
This is described as a discretionary grant. The funding activity area is categorized as "Other" in the posting.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum funding amount listed for an award is $400,000.
Is the number of awards guaranteed?
No. The notice lists "ExpectedAwards: 0," which suggests DRL is not committing in advance to a specific number of awards at the RSOI stage and may depend on later steps, funding availability, and the quality of submissions.
What does "ExpectedAwards: 0" likely mean?
It can signal that DRL may first use the SOI process to identify strong concepts, then invite full proposals before deciding on awards, or that award decisions may depend on funding availability and submission quality. The key point is not to assume awards are guaranteed just because the opportunity is posted.
What were the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting indicates it was created on April 11, 2024, with an original closing date of April 24, 2024.
How long was the submission window based on the listed dates?
Based on the creation date (April 11, 2024) and the original closing date (April 24, 2024), the submission window is short.
Should applicants assume the deadline could be extended?
No. The notice suggests treating the deadline as firm and confirming whether any amendments or extensions were later issued in the official posting.
What is DRL looking for in a competitive SOI?
Competitive SOIs typically include a clear Peru-specific problem statement, a locally grounded approach, credible partnerships, and a realistic plan to achieve measurable improvements in democratic institutions, practices, or values within a $400,000 cap.
Does the opportunity emphasize partnerships?
Yes. The description highlights that strong concepts commonly include credible partnerships, particularly aligned with locally led, Peruvian civil society-driven work.
What outcomes or results should the concept aim to demonstrate?
The concept should aim for measurable improvements related to democratic institutions, day-to-day democratic practices, or democratic values in Peru.
Is this opportunity mainly for externally designed programs implemented in Peru?
No. The emphasis is on Peruvian civil society-driven work rather than externally directed initiatives.
What is the main "next step" after submitting an SOI?
Because this is an RSOI, DRL may use SOIs to screen applicants and then invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal.
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