SFOP0008092: Annual Program Statement for Statements of Interest for Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest (DFOP0019929). Status: Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor notices from 2021.
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on September 17, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 29, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFOP0007759 | March 17, 2021 | Closed April 15, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 17, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Be a U.S.- or foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO), or a public international organization; or • Be a private, public, or state institution of higher education; or • Be a for-profit organization or business (noting there are restrictions on payment of fees and/or profits under grants and cooperative agreements, including those outlined in 48 CFR 30, “Cost Accounting Standards Administration”, and 48 CFR 31, “Contract Cost Principles and Procedures”); and • Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including private sector partner and NGOs; and • Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar programs. DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering federal awards. These applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor awards averaged $31.2 million; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to promote human rights and accountability in the DPRK.
Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (19.345) awarded $1.7 billion across 53 grant awards, an average of $31.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy | District of Columbia | 5 | $1.6 billion |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | District of Columbia | 2 | $31.4 million |
| International Coalition of Sites of Conscience | New York | 2 | $22.2 million |
| Freedom House, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $20.2 million |
| United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation | 1 | $2.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0019929, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SFOP0008092 still open?
No. It closed on September 17, 2021. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).
Who can apply for Annual Program Statement for Statements of Interest for Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
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 Annual Program Statement for Statements of Interest for Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea?
Closed September 17, 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 $3.0 million each.
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.
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