Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010329
The DRL Balkans Environmental Protection Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It is designed to support civil society efforts in the Western Balkans that push for more accountable and transparent governance by expanding public participation, specifically on environmental issues. In practical terms, the program is looking for projects that help people and civil society organizations engage more effectively in environmental decision-making, strengthen oversight of government actions, and increase transparency around policies or practices that affect the environment.
The opportunity is being offered through a grant funding instrument (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010329) under CFDA 19.345. DRL is running an open competition, meaning eligible organizations can apply as long as they meet the stated requirements and submit by the deadline. The original closing date listed for applications is May 30, 2024. The total potential funding for the award is capped at $986,679, and DRL expects to make one award, suggesting a single, relatively sizable project rather than multiple smaller subgrants.
Eligible applicants are broad and include both U.S.-based and foreign-based entities. DRL specifically welcomes applications from non-profit organizations and NGOs, as well as public international organizations. It also allows applications from private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and even for-profit organizations or businesses. Even though for-profits can apply, DRL states a preference to work with non-profit entities, while leaving room for the possibility that a for-profit applicant could be selected if it is clearly the best fit for the project goals and implementation needs.
At its core, the program sits at the intersection of environmental protection and democratic governance. Rather than focusing only on technical conservation work, the emphasis is on civic participation and accountability mechanisms: helping communities, activists, watchdog groups, or other civil society actors engage authorities, demand information, monitor government performance, and advocate for transparent processes in environmental governance. The overall aim is to strengthen democratic practices and public oversight in the Western Balkans through work that uses environmental issues as a focal point for participation, transparency, and accountability.Apply for SFOP0010329
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Balkans Environmental Protection Program" 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 2024-03-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-30. (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 $986,679.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DRL Balkans Environmental Protection Program
What is the DRL Balkans Environmental Protection Program?
The DRL Balkans Environmental Protection Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). It is intended to support civil society efforts in the Western Balkans that promote more accountable and transparent governance by expanding public participation in environmental issues.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen democratic practices and public oversight in the Western Balkans by using environmental issues as a focal point for participation, transparency, and accountability. The program prioritizes projects that help people and civil society organizations engage more effectively in environmental decision-making, strengthen oversight of government actions, and increase transparency around environmental policies or practices.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Is this a discretionary or formula-based funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning proposals are competitively reviewed and selected based on the program's goals and requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0010329.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345.
Is this an open competition?
Yes. DRL is running an open competition, meaning eligible organizations can apply as long as they meet the stated requirements and submit by the deadline.
What is the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed for applications is May 30, 2024.
How much total funding is available?
The total potential funding for the award is capped at $986,679.
How many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL expects to make one award, which suggests the program is likely intended to fund a single, relatively sizable project rather than multiple smaller awards.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is being offered through a grant funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include both U.S.-based and foreign-based entities. The opportunity welcomes applications from non-profit organizations and NGOs, as well as public international organizations. It also allows applications from private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations or businesses are allowed to apply. However, DRL states a preference to work with non-profit entities, while still allowing that a for-profit applicant could be selected if it is clearly the best fit for the project goals and implementation needs.
Does DRL prefer certain types of applicants?
Yes. While a wide range of entities may apply, DRL indicates a preference to work with non-profit organizations.
What geographic region is the program focused on?
The program focuses on the Western Balkans.
What kinds of projects does this program support?
The program supports projects that expand public participation in environmental decision-making and strengthen accountability and transparency in environmental governance. In practical terms, this includes work that helps people and civil society organizations engage more effectively in environmental decision-making, strengthens oversight of government actions, and increases transparency around policies or practices that affect the environment.
Is the program focused on environmental protection alone?
No. The program sits at the intersection of environmental protection and democratic governance. Rather than focusing only on technical conservation work, the emphasis is on civic participation, accountability mechanisms, and transparent decision-making related to environmental issues.
What does "expanding public participation" mean in the context of this program?
Based on the program description, expanding public participation means helping communities, activists, watchdog groups, and other civil society actors engage authorities on environmental issues, demand information, monitor government performance, and advocate for transparent processes in environmental decision-making.
What does "accountable and transparent governance" mean here?
In this opportunity, accountable and transparent governance refers to stronger public oversight and clearer access to information regarding government actions, policies, or practices that affect the environment, along with stronger mechanisms for civil society to monitor and engage with those decisions.
What is the overall emphasis of the program: technical environmental work or governance and oversight?
The overall emphasis is governance and oversight. Environmental issues are the focal point, but the program is primarily aimed at improving civic participation, transparency, and accountability related to environmental governance in the Western Balkans.
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