Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005738
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary grant competition titled "DRL EAP Religious Freedom Solicitation 1: Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia" under Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005738. The program sits within DRL's democracy and human rights portfolio (CFDA 19.345) and is focused on advancing international religious freedom priorities in four East Asia and Pacific countries: Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia. While the public notice points applicants to an attached document (the "DRL EAP IRF NOFO 1") for the complete program description and detailed requirements, the core theme is clear from the title and sponsor: proposals are expected to support efforts that protect or expand the ability of individuals and communities to practice their religion or belief freely, consistent with internationally recognized human rights standards and U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region.
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument and is categorized under a broad "Other" activity area, meaning projects may involve a mix of approaches rather than fitting neatly into a single narrow service category. In practical terms, DRL religious freedom competitions typically support initiatives such as strengthening civil society capacity, improving legal and policy environments affecting freedom of religion or belief, promoting dialogue and conflict mitigation where religious tensions exist, supporting advocacy and rights awareness, documenting and responding to abuses, and building networks among community leaders, lawyers, educators, journalists, or other stakeholders relevant to religious freedom. Because the official notice references an attached solicitation for the full details, the specific thematic priorities, target populations, and permissible activities for each country would be defined there, along with any constraints tied to local context and U.S. program goals.
The funding parameters indicate an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award, with an expectation of making two awards in total. This suggests a competitive process that may fund a small number of relatively substantial projects rather than many smaller ones, and applicants would likely need to propose clear, well-structured programs with credible implementation plans, measurable objectives, and a realistic budget aligned with the scale of funding. The opportunity was created on April 11, 2019, with an original closing date of May 28, 2019, which signals a defined submission window typical of DRL solicitations.
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details deferred to the full solicitation document. In DRL competitions, eligibility often includes a range of applicants such as non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, and potentially international organizations, with certain restrictions and documentation requirements spelled out in the NOFO. The attached document would also typically outline the evaluation criteria used to score proposals (for example, program design and effectiveness, organizational capacity, monitoring and evaluation approach, cost effectiveness, and risk management), as well as administrative requirements tied to U.S. federal assistance, reporting, compliance, and oversight.
In short, this is a DRL grant opportunity aimed at supporting targeted, competitive projects that advance religious freedom in Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia, offering up to $1,000,000 per award and anticipating two awards. The public listing provides the high-level frame and directs applicants to the full "DRL EAP IRF NOFO 1" attachment for the detailed scope, eligibility rules, application instructions, and selection criteria.Apply for SFOP0005738
- 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 "DRL EAP Religious Freedom Solicitation 1: Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia" 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 Apr 11, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2019. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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