Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009283
The FY 2022 IRF Supporting Dalit Rights in Nepal and Bangladesh opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009283) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). Its central purpose is to fund projects that advance religious freedom in Nepal and Bangladesh, with a specific emphasis on supporting Dalit rights within that broader religious freedom focus. In practical terms, the opportunity is looking for proposals that address challenges Dalit communities face where caste-based discrimination intersects with religious identity, access to equal rights, and the ability to practice religion freely and safely.
This is a grant (not a contract), and it falls under a funding activity category labeled "Other," with the implication that applicants should rely on the full notice language to understand the exact program framing. The listing is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State human rights and democracy assistance programming. The Department announced the opportunity on December 21, 2022, and set an original application deadline of February 20, 2023, so it was structured as a time-limited open competition.
In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling is $750,000 per award, and DRL anticipated making about five awards. That combination suggests a moderately competitive opportunity designed to fund a small portfolio of projects rather than a large number of smaller grants. While the eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others," the notice indicates there is additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement. Typically, in DRL competitions, this kind of eligibility category often signals that a range of organizational types may apply (for example, nonprofit organizations, NGOs, civil society groups, and potentially other non-federal entities), but the definitive requirements would be in the detailed eligibility section of the official posting.
Overall, this funding opportunity is best understood as a targeted human rights and religious freedom initiative for Nepal and Bangladesh that aims to strengthen protections and real-world conditions for Dalits. Competitive applications would be expected to propose concrete, country-relevant activities that measurably improve the environment for religious freedom and reduce discrimination or barriers affecting Dalit communities, consistent with DRL human rights priorities and standard grant performance expectations.Apply for SFOP0009283
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2022 IRF Supporting Dalit Rights in Nepal and Bangladesh" 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 Dec 21, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2023. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2022 IRF Supporting Dalit Rights in Nepal and Bangladesh opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). The opportunity is titled "FY 2022 IRF Supporting Dalit Rights in Nepal and Bangladesh" and is intended to fund projects connected to religious freedom and human rights.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0009283.
Which U.S. government office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract).
What is the central purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to fund projects that advance religious freedom in Nepal and Bangladesh, with a specific emphasis on supporting Dalit rights within that broader religious freedom focus.
Which countries are the focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on Nepal and Bangladesh.
How does the opportunity connect Dalit rights and religious freedom?
The opportunity is looking for proposals that address challenges faced by Dalit communities where caste-based discrimination intersects with religious identity, access to equal rights, and the ability to practice religion freely and safely.
What types of problems or challenges are proposals expected to address?
Based on the notice summary, proposals are expected to address real-world challenges affecting Dalit communities in Nepal and Bangladesh, particularly where caste-based discrimination affects religious identity, equal rights, and safe and free religious practice.
What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is labeled "Other," and applicants are expected to rely on the full notice language for the precise program framing.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.345, which corresponds to Department of State human rights and democracy assistance programming.
When was this opportunity announced?
The Department announced the opportunity on December 21, 2022.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 20, 2023.
Is this a time-limited open competition?
Yes. It was structured as a time-limited open competition with a stated deadline.
What is the maximum amount of funding available per award?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per award.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making about five awards.
What does the combination of a $750,000 ceiling and about five awards suggest about competitiveness?
It suggests a moderately competitive opportunity designed to fund a small portfolio of projects rather than a large number of smaller grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others," and the notice indicates that additional eligibility guidance is provided in the full announcement. The definitive eligibility requirements would be found in the detailed eligibility section of the official posting.
Does the opportunity specify exact organizational types that can apply?
Not in the summary information provided here. It notes that the eligibility category is broad ("Others") and that applicants should consult the full announcement for the definitive requirements.
What kinds of projects are likely to be competitive under this opportunity?
Competitive applications would be expected to propose concrete, country-relevant activities that measurably improve the environment for religious freedom and reduce discrimination or barriers affecting Dalit communities, consistent with DRL human rights priorities and standard grant performance expectations.
What results or outcomes does DRL appear to be looking for?
Projects are expected to measurably improve conditions related to religious freedom and reduce discrimination or barriers affecting Dalit communities in Nepal and Bangladesh.
Is this opportunity best understood as a human rights initiative, a religious freedom initiative, or both?
Both. It is described as a targeted human rights and religious freedom initiative with a specific emphasis on strengthening protections and real-world conditions for Dalits in Nepal and Bangladesh.
Where should applicants look for the definitive program and eligibility requirements?
Applicants should rely on the full notice/official announcement language, especially for program framing under the "Other" category and for definitive eligibility requirements under the "Others" eligibility label.
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