# DRL FY20 Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Syria

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0007916-drl-fy20-supporting-democracy-human-rights-and-rule/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333104

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $750,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 22, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0007916 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 22, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.345 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL's preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law for Syrians. DRL’s objective is to protect civic space, promote the reintegration and protection of conflict affected women and children, and support housing, land, and property rights. Proposals should also recognize, as a foundational tenet, the importance of a pluralistic, rights respecting Syrian national identity, inclusive of all religious and ethnic backgrounds.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0007916 still open?

No. It closed on June 22, 2021. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL FY20 Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Syria?

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for DRL FY20 Supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law in Syria?

Closed June 22, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $2.0 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Endowment for Democracy, Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. The program made 53 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.