Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010186
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity called "DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010186). The competition is aimed at supporting projects that help strengthen the conditions for peaceful elections in Benin, with the overall intent of reducing the risk of election-related tension or violence and encouraging a stable, rights-respecting electoral environment. While the notice does not list specific program models in the provided text, the central focus is clearly on initiatives that contribute to calm, credible, and nonviolent electoral processes and the broader democratic and human rights context surrounding elections.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants. Eligible organizations include U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, and institutions of higher education (including private, public, or state universities). For-profit organizations and businesses are also allowed to apply, though DRL notes a preference for working with nonprofit entities; the door remains open for for-profit applicants in cases where they are considered the most appropriate fit for the work proposed. The listing identifies the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others," reflecting the inclusive applicant pool described in the narrative.
Funding is structured with an award ceiling of $1,500,000, and DRL anticipates making one award under this announcement. The original application closing date is April 11, 2024, and the opportunity was created on March 28, 2024. The funding falls under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 19.345 and is issued by DRL within the U.S. Department of State. The notice labels the funding instrument type and activity category as "Other," which typically signals that applicants should rely on the full announcement for the precise program structure, allowable activities, and administrative details, but the core message is that DRL is soliciting competitive proposals specifically designed to advance peaceful elections in Benin.Apply for SFOP0010186
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin" 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 2024-03-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-11. (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 $1,500,000.00 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): DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin (SFOP0010186)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL Promoting Peaceful Elections in Benin."
2) Who is offering this funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0010186.
4) What is the main purpose of the competition?
The competition is aimed at supporting projects that strengthen conditions for peaceful elections in Benin, with the intent of reducing the risk of election-related tension or violence and encouraging a stable, rights-respecting electoral environment.
5) What country is the program focused on?
The focus country is Benin.
6) What kinds of results is DRL seeking through this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, DRL is seeking initiatives that contribute to calm, credible, and nonviolent electoral processes and that support the broader democratic and human rights context surrounding elections in Benin.
7) Are specific program models or required activities listed in the information provided?
No. The provided text does not list specific program models. It emphasizes the central focus on projects designed to advance peaceful elections in Benin.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, including U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, and institutions of higher education (including private, public, or state universities).
9) Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations and businesses are allowed to apply, although DRL notes a preference for working with nonprofit entities. For-profit applicants may be considered when they are the most appropriate fit for the proposed work.
10) Does DRL prefer nonprofit applicants?
Yes. DRL indicates a preference for working with nonprofit entities, while still allowing for-profit organizations to apply.
11) What is the eligible applicant category listed as?
The listing identifies the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others," reflecting the inclusive applicant pool described in the narrative.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
13) How many awards does DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipates making one award under this announcement.
14) What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is April 11, 2024.
15) When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 28, 2024.
16) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 19.345.
17) What type of funding instrument is this?
The notice labels the funding instrument type as "Other."
18) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The notice labels the activity category as "Other."
19) What does it mean that the instrument type and activity category are listed as "Other"?
In the information provided, "Other" suggests that applicants should rely on the full announcement for the precise program structure, allowable activities, and administrative details. The core message remains that DRL is soliciting competitive proposals focused on promoting peaceful elections in Benin.
20) Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity offered by DRL.
21) Is the funding intended to support election security or violence prevention objectives?
The stated intent includes reducing the risk of election-related tension or violence and supporting a stable environment for elections.
22) Is the opportunity limited to U.S.-based organizations?
No. The information provided states that both U.S.-based and foreign-based organizations are eligible (among other eligible applicant types).
23) Can universities apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are eligible, including private, public, and state universities.
24) Are public international organizations eligible?
Yes. Public international organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
25) What is the overall theme of the solicitation?
The overall theme is promoting peaceful elections in Benin by strengthening conditions that support calm, credible, nonviolent electoral processes within a rights-respecting democratic context.
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