Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0003403
The grant opportunity titled "DRL FY17 China Full Proposals -- Approved SOI Applicants ONLY" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0003403) is a discretionary funding solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is structured as a grant program under CFDA number 19.345 and is specifically intended to support DRL-related programming in China within DRL's broader democracy, human rights, and labor mandate. The listing is not an open call to the public; it functions as an invitation-only second step in DRL's application process.
A key restriction of this opportunity is eligibility and access. Only organizations that previously submitted a Statement of Interest (SOI) and then received an official invitation letter from DRL are allowed to submit a full proposal under this announcement. If an organization did not receive that invitation, the solicitation does not apply to them and they are not considered eligible to apply through this specific posting. The eligible applicant type identified is U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), meaning the opportunity is aimed at qualifying nonprofits rather than universities or for-profit entities.
In terms of funding parameters, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of up to $1,500,000, indicating the maximum potential amount DRL could award for a single project under this announcement. The posting shows "Expected Awards: 0," which often reflects that the agency is not committing to a specific number of awards through this listing or that awards are contingent on internal approvals, available funding, and the quality of invited proposals. The funding instrument type is explicitly a grant, which generally means funds are provided to carry out an approved program with reporting and compliance requirements, rather than a procurement contract for goods or services.
The timeline included in the notice shows a creation date of December 8, 2017, with an original closing date of December 18, 2017. That short turnaround is consistent with invitation-only full proposal requests, where applicants have typically already been in earlier discussions with the funder through the SOI stage and are expected to submit a more complete, detailed program plan, budget, and supporting documentation within a limited window.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted request for full proposals from a pre-selected pool of nonprofit organizations, focused on China-related programming aligned with DRL priorities. It is not a general competitive announcement, and the deciding factor for whether an organization can apply is whether it received DRL's formal invitation to submit a full proposal.Apply for SFOP0003403
- 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 FY17 China Full Proposals -- Approved SOI Applicants ONLY" 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 08, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 2017. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL FY17 China Full Proposals -- Approved SOI Applicants ONLY."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0003403.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding solicitation from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.345.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This posting is not an open call to the public. It is an invitation-only second step in DRL's application process.
Who is allowed to submit a full proposal under this announcement?
Only organizations that previously submitted a Statement of Interest (SOI) and then received an official invitation letter from DRL are allowed to submit a full proposal under this announcement.
If an organization submitted an SOI but did not receive an invitation letter, can it apply?
No. If an organization did not receive DRL's official invitation letter, the solicitation does not apply to them and they are not considered eligible to apply through this specific posting.
What types of applicants are eligible?
The eligible applicant type identified is U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded under the eligible applicant type described in the notice.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply under this posting?
The notice specifies U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as the eligible applicant type, so for-profit entities are not included as eligible applicants for this opportunity.
What is the main programmatic focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity is intended to support DRL-related programming in China within DRL's broader democracy, human rights, and labor mandate.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a grant (rather than a contract)?
As described in the notice, a grant generally means funds are provided to carry out an approved program with reporting and compliance requirements, rather than a procurement contract for goods or services.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is up to $1,500,000, which is the maximum potential amount DRL could award for a single project under this announcement.
How many awards does DRL expect to make under this opportunity?
The posting shows "Expected Awards: 0." This often indicates the agency is not committing to a specific number of awards through this listing, or that awards are contingent on internal approvals, available funding, and the quality of invited proposals.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed is December 8, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is December 18, 2017.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice indicates this is an invitation-only request for full proposals following the SOI stage, where applicants have typically already engaged with the funder earlier in the process and are expected to submit a detailed proposal within a limited window.
What is the purpose of this posting in DRL's process?
This posting functions as a targeted request for full proposals from a pre-selected pool of organizations that were approved at the SOI stage and formally invited by DRL to submit complete applications.
What is the single most important factor in determining whether an organization can apply through this posting?
Whether the organization received DRL's formal invitation letter to submit a full proposal. Without that invitation, the organization is not eligible to apply under this specific announcement.
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