# DRL Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0009316-drl-local-democracy-and-human-rights-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348291

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on May 24, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0009316 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 24, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| 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/nongovernmental organizations 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 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces a Request for Statements of Interest from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest for locally led programs that support DRL’s goal to protect and promote respect for internationally recognized human rights and advance democracy in the Western Hemisphere.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0009316 still open?

No. It closed on May 24, 2023. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative?

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 Local Democracy and Human Rights Initiative?

Closed May 24, 2023. 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 $500,000 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.