Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0019546
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), is offering a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0019546) for a single cooperative agreement to support a program focused on documenting hateful rhetoric and violence targeting minority communities in South Africa. The central aim is to build a careful, conflict-sensitive evidence base on threats, hate-motivated rhetoric, and violent acts affecting Afrikaner and other minority populations, while also examining broader patterns of violence that impact the wider South African public. The project is designed to produce a comprehensive record of these incidents in line with international standards and to translate the findings into practical recommendations that can improve equal protection and public safety.
A major component of the work is research and data collection that does not inflame tensions and is carried out with sensitivity to the local conflict environment. The selected implementing partner is expected to document incidents and trends, assess access to justice, and evaluate the availability and effectiveness of law enforcement protection for minorities. In addition to recording what is happening, the program emphasizes analyzing how institutions respond, where gaps in protection or accountability may exist, and what realistic changes could strengthen law enforcement practice and help ensure that all communities receive equal protection under the law.
This opportunity is funded through CFDA (Assistance Listing) 19.345 and will support one award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $986,500. The application deadline (original closing date) is 2026-09-03, and the opportunity was posted on 2026-08-06. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement from the agency during implementation, which often means closer coordination on program direction, deliverables, and oversight than a standard grant.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S.-based nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), U.S. private/public/state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations and businesses, foreign-based nonprofit NGOs, and public international organizations. In practical terms, this means the competition is open to a wide range of implementers with relevant expertise, such as human rights documentation groups, research institutions, universities, and organizations experienced in justice-sector assessments and conflict-sensitive field research.Apply for DFOP0019546
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Documentation of Hateful Rhetoric Targeting Minority Populations in South Africa" 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 2026-08-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-09-03. (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 $986,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name and number of this funding opportunity?
This discretionary funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The Funding Opportunity Number is DFOP0019546.
What type of award is being offered?
DRL plans to make a single award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement from the agency during implementation. In practice, this typically means closer coordination with DRL on program direction, deliverables, and oversight than would be expected under a standard grant.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
This opportunity is expected to support one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding level) is $986,500.
Which Assistance Listing (CFDA) number funds this opportunity?
This opportunity is funded through Assistance Listing (CFDA) 19.345.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on 2026-08-06.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date (application deadline) is 2026-09-03.
What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program focuses on South Africa, with an emphasis on documenting hateful rhetoric and violence targeting minority communities there.
What is the core purpose of the program?
The central aim is to build a careful, conflict-sensitive evidence base on threats, hate-motivated rhetoric, and violent acts affecting Afrikaner and other minority populations, while also examining broader patterns of violence that impact the wider South African public.
Which communities are specifically mentioned as a focus?
The opportunity specifically mentions Afrikaner and other minority populations, while also requiring examination of broader patterns of violence affecting the wider South African public.
What kinds of incidents should the program document?
The program is intended to document incidents and trends involving threats, hate-motivated rhetoric, and violent acts, particularly those targeting minority communities in South Africa.
What standards should the documentation align with?
The project is designed to produce a comprehensive record of incidents in line with international standards.
Is the project only about recording incidents, or is analysis also required?
Analysis is a major part of the intended work. In addition to recording what is happening, the program emphasizes analyzing how institutions respond, where gaps in protection or accountability may exist, and what realistic changes could strengthen law enforcement practice and help ensure equal protection under the law.
What does "conflict-sensitive" research mean in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes research and data collection that does not inflame tensions and is carried out with sensitivity to the local conflict environment.
What institutional factors should the project examine?
The selected implementing partner is expected to assess access to justice and evaluate the availability and effectiveness of law enforcement protection for minorities, including how institutions respond and where gaps in protection or accountability may exist.
What is meant by "equal protection" in the context of this program?
Based on the description, the program is intended to generate findings and recommendations that can strengthen law enforcement practice and help ensure that all communities receive equal protection under the law, improving public safety.
What are the expected outputs or outcomes?
The description indicates the project should (1) produce a comprehensive record of relevant incidents and trends, and (2) translate findings into practical recommendations that can improve equal protection and public safety.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: U.S.-based nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), U.S. private/public/state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations and businesses, foreign-based nonprofit NGOs, and public international organizations.
Do applicants need to be a U.S.-based organization to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes foreign-based nonprofit NGOs and public international organizations, in addition to U.S.-based entities.
Is 501(c)(3) status required for nonprofit applicants?
No. The eligibility description explicitly includes U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit entities allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations and businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
Are universities and higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. U.S. private, public, and state institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
What kinds of organizations might be well-suited for this competition?
Based on the description, likely well-suited implementers include human rights documentation groups, research institutions, universities, and organizations experienced in justice-sector assessments and conflict-sensitive field research.
What is DRL looking for in an implementing partner?
The implementing partner is expected to document incidents and trends, carry out conflict-sensitive research and data collection, assess access to justice, evaluate law enforcement protection for minorities, and develop practical recommendations based on the evidence gathered.
Does the program only focus on minorities, or does it also consider broader public safety issues?
It does both. While the focus includes hateful rhetoric and violence targeting minority communities (including Afrikaner and other minority populations), it also includes examining broader patterns of violence that impact the wider South African public.
What is the role of recommendations in this project?
The opportunity stresses translating documentation and analysis into practical recommendations aimed at improving equal protection and public safety, including recommendations that could strengthen law enforcement practice.
Will DRL be involved during implementation?
Yes. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, substantial agency involvement during implementation is anticipated, often involving close coordination on program direction, deliverables, and oversight.
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