Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 018

The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Strengthening the Organizational Capacity and Regional Network of Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) in Southeast Asia." The purpose of the competition was to fund a project that would help Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) across Southeast Asia build stronger internal capacity and improve their ability to operate effectively, coordinate with one another, and function as a more connected regional network. In practical terms, the opportunity focused on helping DPOs become more resilient and capable organizations so they can better advance the rights and participation of persons with disabilities within their countries and across the broader region.

The award was structured to support one primary project, with DRL anticipating a single award. The maximum amount available for the award (the ceiling) was $740,740, indicating a mid-sized, targeted investment meant to produce meaningful organizational improvements and regional linkages rather than a broad multi-award portfolio. DRL indicated it could use either a cooperative agreement or a grant as the funding instrument, which matters because a cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial involvement or oversight by the U.S. government during implementation compared to a standard grant. The program fell under CFDA number 19.345 and was categorized under an "Other" funding activity category (with additional clarification referenced in the original notice).

A range of applicant types were eligible. These included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as described in the opportunitys additional eligibility information. This broad eligibility set suggests DRL was open to receiving proposals from civil society organizations, universities, and other institutions capable of supporting DPO capacity building and regional collaboration, including those with experience in disability rights, organizational development, and coalition or network strengthening.

Key administrative details include the opportunity number DRLA DRLAQM 18 018, with the posting created on November 2, 2017, and an original application deadline of January 8, 2018. The core deliverable implied by the description is not a short-term event, but a structured effort to strengthen how DPOs function as organizations and as a coordinated regional community. While the notice excerpt does not list specific required activities, the stated goal typically aligns with work such as improving governance and leadership structures, strengthening strategic planning and financial management, enhancing advocacy skills, increasing sustainability and fundraising capacity, developing communications and outreach, and creating or reinforcing mechanisms for regional cooperation and shared learning among DPOs in Southeast Asia.

Overall, the opportunity was designed to bolster disability rights infrastructure in Southeast Asia by investing in DPOs themselves, recognizing that durable progress in representation, inclusion, and rights enforcement often depends on strong local organizations and strong networks that can collaborate across borders, share strategies, and sustain advocacy over time.

  • 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 "Strengthening the Organizational Capacity and Regional Network of Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) in Southeast Asia" 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 Nov 02, 2017.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 08, 2018 No Explanation. (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 $740,740.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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