Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009486
The DRL Transitional Justice Rapid Response Consortium opportunity (SFOP0009486) is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) to stand up a multi-year program focused on transitional justice in countries experiencing, emerging from, or recovering after conflict or authoritarian rule. The core idea is to create a capacity that can respond quickly when political openings, crises, or urgent developments arise, and to support societies that are confronting legacies of serious human rights abuses or ongoing violations. The program is designed to help enable longer-term, sustainable peace by supporting transitional justice efforts that can evolve as conditions change on the ground.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The program is described as a five-year, incrementally funded effort, meaning funding would likely be provided in portions over time based on performance, available funds, and evolving priorities rather than all at once. DRL signals that it envisions a minimum total federal contribution of $15 million across the life of the program, and this particular solicitation represents the first tranche of that broader five-year effort.
In terms of scale, the listed award ceiling for individual awards is $3,481,481, and DRL anticipates making around 10 awards. That structure suggests DRL is looking to fund multiple partners or a set of complementary awards that together form a consortium-like rapid response capability. The activity category is listed as "Other" under CFDA 19.345, reflecting that the work is specialized and may span several kinds of interventions rather than fitting neatly into a single standard program type.
Eligibility is marked as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, which usually indicates that DRL may be open to a range of applicants (often including NGOs, nonprofit organizations, possibly educational institutions or other entities) depending on the specific eligibility language in the full announcement. The opportunity was created on March 2, 2023, with an original closing date of May 5, 2023.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at building and deploying transitional justice support that is time-sensitive and adaptable. It is intended to serve countries at different stages of transition, including those just beginning to address past atrocities and those still facing ongoing abuses, with the broader objective of strengthening accountability, acknowledging harm, supporting victims and affected communities, and helping societies move toward durable peace and rule of law.Apply for SFOP0009486
- 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 Transitional Justice Rapid Response Consortium" 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 Mar 02, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 05, 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 $3,481,481.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: DRL Transitional Justice Rapid Response Consortium (SFOP0009486)
What is the DRL Transitional Justice Rapid Response Consortium opportunity (SFOP0009486)?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) to establish a multi-year program focused on transitional justice in countries experiencing, emerging from, or recovering after conflict or authoritarian rule.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to build a capacity that can respond quickly when political openings, crises, or urgent developments arise, and to support societies confronting legacies of serious human rights abuses or ongoing violations. The overall goal is to help enable longer-term, sustainable peace by supporting transitional justice efforts that can adapt as conditions evolve on the ground.
What does "transitional justice" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, transitional justice here refers to efforts that help societies address legacies of serious human rights abuses (and, in some cases, ongoing violations). These efforts are tied to objectives such as strengthening accountability, acknowledging harm, supporting victims and affected communities, and helping societies move toward durable peace and the rule of law.
Who is the funding agency and bureau running the competition?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, and the competition is run by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. That typically means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
How long is the program expected to run?
The program is described as a five-year effort.
What does "incrementally funded" mean for this five-year program?
Incremental funding means funding would likely be provided in portions over time rather than all at once. The description indicates this would be tied to factors such as performance, available funds, and evolving priorities over the life of the program.
How much total funding does DRL envision over the life of the program?
DRL signals that it envisions a minimum total federal contribution of $15 million across the life of the five-year program.
Is this solicitation the full five-year funding amount?
No. This solicitation is described as the first tranche of the broader five-year effort, indicating it represents an initial portion of the overall envisioned funding.
What is the award ceiling for an individual award under this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling for individual awards is $3,481,481.
How many awards does DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipates making around 10 awards.
Does DRL intend to fund a single consortium or multiple partners?
The structure described (an award ceiling plus an expectation of around 10 awards) suggests DRL is looking to fund multiple partners or a set of complementary awards that together form a consortium-like rapid response capability.
What kinds of situations should the program be able to respond to?
The program is intended to respond quickly to time-sensitive developments such as political openings, crises, or other urgent developments affecting transitional justice opportunities or needs.
What types of countries or contexts are in scope?
The opportunity targets countries experiencing conflict, emerging from conflict, or recovering after conflict or authoritarian rule. It also notes that the program is intended to serve countries at different stages of transition, including those just beginning to address past atrocities and those still facing ongoing abuses.
What outcomes is this program trying to support?
The stated objectives include strengthening accountability, acknowledging harm, supporting victims and affected communities, and helping societies move toward durable peace and the rule of law.
Why is rapid response emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes rapid response because transitional justice openings can be time-sensitive. The described approach is to have a capacity in place that can mobilize quickly when conditions on the ground shift due to political change, crises, or urgent events.
What is the CFDA number and activity category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 19.345, and the activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the work is specialized and may span several types of interventions rather than fitting a single standard program type.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is marked as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. This generally indicates DRL may be open to a range of applicants depending on the specific eligibility language in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility details?
The information provided indicates that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full notice for the opportunity.
When was this opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on March 2, 2023, and the original closing date was May 5, 2023.
What makes this opportunity "discretionary"?
The description states it is a discretionary funding opportunity, meaning it is a competitive award where selections are made based on the agency's review and priorities rather than an entitlement or formula-based distribution.
How does this program support sustainable peace over the long term?
The opportunity frames transitional justice support as a way to enable longer-term, sustainable peace by helping societies confront past atrocities or ongoing abuses and strengthening foundations such as accountability and rule of law, while remaining flexible enough to evolve as conditions change.
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