Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007885
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "DRL FY2020: Support for the Rule of Law, Independent Media, and Civil Society in Lebanon" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007885). The competition invites organizations to propose projects focused on Lebanon that advance one or more of three core priorities: improving the rule of law, strengthening independent media, and increasing the role of civil society as a meaningful driver of wider civic activism. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at efforts that reinforce democratic governance and public accountability by supporting institutions, actors, and systems that uphold rights, transparency, and civic participation.
The grant is structured as an open competition, meaning eligible organizations can submit proposals that align with the stated objectives rather than responding to a narrowly prescribed project model. DRL signals interest in programs that can make tangible progress in areas such as legal and justice sector integrity, fair and transparent governance practices, and protections that help create an environment where rights can be exercised and defended. On the media side, the opportunity emphasizes independent media, which typically implies work that helps outlets and journalists operate more freely, professionally, and safely, and that improves the quality and credibility of public-interest information available to the public. For civil society, the focus is on enabling civic organizations and grassroots actors to serve as a critical force in broader civic activism, suggesting support for capacity building, coalition building, advocacy, citizen engagement, and initiatives that strengthen the public's ability to organize and participate in civic life.
The opportunity was created on April 7, 2021, with an original closing date of June 7, 2021. DRL listed an award ceiling of $1,500,000 and anticipated making approximately three awards, indicating a relatively competitive funding pool designed for a small number of sizable projects rather than many small grants. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," and the funding activity category is also listed as "Other" (with clarification referenced in the full notice), which generally signals that applicants should pay close attention to the specific program requirements and definitions in the official announcement rather than assuming a standard formula used in more common grant categories.
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, and the assistance listing includes CFDA number 19.345. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as DRL support for targeted, outcomes-oriented initiatives in Lebanon that reinforce democratic principles and human rights through stronger rule-of-law systems, more resilient and independent media, and a more capable, engaged civil society sector that can mobilize and participate effectively in civic and public affairs.Apply for SFOP0007885
- 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 FY2020: Support for the Rule of Law, Independent Media, and Civil Society in Lebanon" 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 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 07, 2021. (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 3 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 name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL FY2020: Support for the Rule of Law, Independent Media, and Civil Society in Lebanon."
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007885.
What country or geographic focus does this opportunity target?
Projects must be focused on Lebanon.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program supports efforts in Lebanon that reinforce democratic governance and public accountability by strengthening rule-of-law systems, supporting independent media, and increasing the role of civil society as a meaningful driver of wider civic activism.
What are the core priority areas for proposals?
Proposals should advance one or more of these three priorities:
- Improving the rule of law
- Strengthening independent media
- Increasing the role of civil society as a meaningful driver of wider civic activism
Do applicants need to address all three priorities?
No. The opportunity states that projects should advance one or more of the three core priorities, so proposals may focus on a single priority or combine multiple priorities.
Is this an open competition or a prescriptive program model?
This is described as an open competition. Eligible organizations may submit proposals that align with the stated objectives rather than responding to a narrowly prescribed project model.
What types of outcomes does DRL appear to be looking for?
DRL signals interest in outcomes-oriented work that can make tangible progress in areas such as legal and justice sector integrity, fair and transparent governance practices, and protections that enable rights to be exercised and defended.
What does the rule of law focus include (based on the notice summary)?
The summary emphasizes strengthening systems and practices related to legal and justice sector integrity, fair and transparent governance, and institutions and processes that uphold rights, transparency, and civic participation.
What does "strengthening independent media" imply in this opportunity?
It generally implies supporting work that helps outlets and journalists operate more freely, professionally, and safely, and that improves the quality and credibility of public-interest information available to the public.
What does the civil society priority focus on?
The civil society priority focuses on enabling civic organizations and grassroots actors to serve as a critical force in broader civic activism, including support such as capacity building, coalition building, advocacy, citizen engagement, and efforts that strengthen the public's ability to organize and participate in civic life.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 7, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 7, 2021.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $1,500,000.
How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making approximately three awards.
Does the expected number of awards suggest how competitive this opportunity is?
Yes. With an anticipated three awards and a relatively high award ceiling, the notice suggests a competitive funding pool intended for a small number of sizable projects rather than many small grants.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other."
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is also listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice.
Why does it matter that the instrument type and category are listed as "Other"?
This generally signals that applicants should rely on the official announcement for the specific program requirements and definitions, rather than assuming the standard formats used for more common grant categories.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice.
Is there an assistance listing or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The assistance listing includes CFDA number 19.345.
What kinds of organizations or actors does the program aim to support (at a high level)?
Based on the summary, the program aims to support institutions, actors, and systems that uphold rights, transparency, and civic participation in Lebanon, including those connected to rule-of-law efforts, independent media, and civil society and grassroots civic engagement.
What is the best overall way to describe this opportunity in plain terms?
It is DRL support for targeted, outcomes-oriented initiatives in Lebanon that reinforce democratic principles and human rights through stronger rule-of-law systems, more resilient and independent media, and a more capable and engaged civil society sector that can mobilize and participate effectively in civic and public affairs.
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