Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007460
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL FY20 Burma - Investigating and Documenting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Burma" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007460). It was issued as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), meaning the government was first asking organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) that describes a proposed project concept and demonstrates the applicant's ability to manage and carry out work in Burma. The opportunity was created on December 7, 2020, with an original closing date of January 8, 2021, and it was offered under a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more active partnership or substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant.
The core purpose of the opportunity was to support civil society efforts in Burma focused on conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). DRL sought project ideas that would strengthen the investigation and documentation of SGBV connected to conflict, with a clear emphasis on using credible documentation to advance justice for victims and survivors and to promote accountability for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. In practical terms, this kind of funding call generally aligns with initiatives that help local organizations safely gather information, preserve evidence, improve case documentation practices, and build pathways for responsible use of that information in justice and accountability processes, while keeping survivor safety and consent central.
The funding parameters included an award ceiling of $750,000. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can appear in some federal postings even when an agency intends to fund projects, often reflecting that the final number of awards was not specified in the public synopsis or would depend on the quality of submissions and available funds. The activity category is listed as "Other" (with further clarification referenced in the full notice), and the CFDA number associated with the program is 19.345, which corresponds to DRL's human rights and democracy programming authorities.
Eligibility was summarized broadly as "Others," with details deferred to the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section in the full announcement. That phrasing commonly signals that DRL may consider a range of applicant types depending on the specifics of the solicitation, such as non-governmental organizations, nonprofit entities, and potentially other qualified organizations with relevant experience, local partnerships, and the capacity to operate effectively in the Burma context. Overall, the opportunity was designed to resource and professionalize civil society-led documentation efforts related to SGBV in conflict settings, with the end goal of enabling credible accountability efforts and supporting survivor-centered approaches to justice.Apply for SFOP0007460
- 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 FY20 Burma - Investigating and Documenting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Burma" 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 07, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 08, 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL FY20 Burma - Investigating and Documenting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Burma."
2) Which U.S. government office released this funding opportunity?
It was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007460.
4) What type of solicitation was used (full application or concept stage)?
This was issued as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI). That means the initial step was to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) describing a proposed project concept and showing the applicant's ability to manage and carry out work in Burma, rather than submitting a full application as the first step.
5) What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) expected to do in this opportunity?
Based on the posting description, the SOI is intended to (1) describe the proposed project concept and (2) demonstrate the organization's ability to manage and carry out work in Burma.
6) When was the opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on December 7, 2020, and the original closing date was January 8, 2021.
7) What funding instrument was being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was offered under a cooperative agreement.
8) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The posting notes that a cooperative agreement typically indicates a more active partnership or substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant.
9) What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to support civil society efforts in Burma focused on conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), specifically by strengthening investigation and documentation connected to conflict.
10) What outcomes is DRL trying to achieve through this funding?
DRL emphasized using credible documentation to advance justice for victims and survivors and to promote accountability for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
11) What kinds of project ideas were encouraged?
The description centers on initiatives that strengthen investigation and documentation of conflict-related SGBV. Examples implied by the description include helping local organizations safely gather information, preserve evidence, improve case documentation practices, and build pathways for responsible use of information in justice and accountability processes, while keeping survivor safety and consent central.
12) What thematic focus area does the opportunity address?
The focus is conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Burma, with an emphasis on investigation and documentation that can support justice and accountability.
13) Where is the work intended to take place?
The SOI was expected to demonstrate the applicant's ability to carry out work in Burma, indicating that the project is oriented to operating in the Burma context.
14) What is the award ceiling (maximum amount)?
The award ceiling listed is $750,000.
15) How many awards did the notice say would be made?
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0."
16) Does "Expected Awards: 0" mean DRL would not fund any projects?
Not necessarily. The description explains that "Expected Awards: 0" can appear in federal postings even when an agency intends to fund projects, often because the final number of awards was not specified in the public synopsis or would depend on the quality of submissions and available funds.
17) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with further clarification referenced in the full notice.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.345.
19) What does CFDA 19.345 correspond to?
It corresponds to DRL's human rights and democracy programming authorities, as described in the opportunity summary.
20) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was summarized broadly as "Others," with details deferred to the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section in the full announcement.
21) What does it mean when eligibility is listed as "Others"?
The summary indicates that this phrasing commonly signals DRL may consider a range of applicant types depending on the specifics of the solicitation, such as non-governmental organizations, nonprofit entities, and potentially other qualified organizations with relevant experience, local partnerships, and the capacity to operate effectively in the Burma context.
22) What role does civil society play in the projects supported by this opportunity?
The opportunity was designed to support and resource civil society-led efforts in Burma to investigate and document conflict-related SGBV, with the broader aim of strengthening credible documentation for accountability and survivor-centered justice.
23) What guiding principles are highlighted for documentation work under this opportunity?
The description highlights credibility of documentation and emphasizes that survivor safety and consent should be central, particularly when gathering information, preserving evidence, and using documentation in justice and accountability processes.
24) What is the stated link between documentation and accountability in this opportunity?
DRL emphasized that credible investigation and documentation can be used to advance justice for victims and survivors and to promote accountability for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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