Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008085
The grant opportunity titled "DRL Supporting Peaceful Elections in Kenya" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008085) is a U.S. Department of State initiative run through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It is structured as a discretionary award and will be funded through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to stay actively involved in the project’s direction and implementation rather than simply issuing funds with minimal oversight. The core purpose of the program is to support efforts that prevent and reduce election-related violence in Kenya during the country’s 2022 electoral cycle, reflecting DRL’s broader mandate to strengthen democratic processes, protect human rights, and promote stability through peaceful political participation.
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2021, with an original application deadline of June 24, 2021. DRL anticipates making one award under this solicitation, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of up to $1,000,000. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work may cut across typical sector labels and could involve a mix of civic engagement, conflict mitigation, election-related peacebuilding, human rights protection, and related democracy support activities, depending on the approach proposed by the applicant.
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," with the solicitation pointing applicants to additional eligibility instructions not included in the excerpt. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.345, which corresponds to U.S. Department of State democracy, human rights, and labor programming. In practical terms, the competition is aimed at organizations capable of designing and delivering credible, on-the-ground interventions that reduce triggers of electoral violence, strengthen peaceful dispute resolution, and help communities and institutions manage political tensions in a nonviolent way throughout the 2022 election period.Apply for SFOP0008085
- 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 Supporting Peaceful Elections in Kenya" 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 May 10, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: DRL Supporting Peaceful Elections in Kenya (SFOP0008085)
What is the "DRL Supporting Peaceful Elections in Kenya" grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity managed by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) to support efforts that prevent and reduce election-related violence in Kenya during the 2022 electoral cycle.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008085.
Which U.S. government office is running this program?
The program is run through the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the main goal of the program?
The core purpose is to support initiatives that prevent and reduce election-related violence in Kenya in connection with the 2022 election period, aligning with DRL's broader focus on strengthening democratic processes, protecting human rights, and promoting stability through peaceful political participation.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a discretionary award and will be funded through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for applicants and implementers?
A cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved in the project's direction and implementation, rather than providing funds with minimal oversight.
How many awards does DRL expect to make under this solicitation?
DRL anticipates making one award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 24, 2021.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the work may span multiple areas rather than fitting a single standard sector label.
What kinds of activities might be supported under the "Other" category?
Based on the description, potential activities could include a mix of civic engagement, conflict mitigation, election-related peacebuilding, human rights protection, and other democracy support approaches, depending on what the applicant proposes.
What election period does the program focus on?
The program focuses on Kenya's 2022 electoral cycle and aims to help manage political tensions and reduce election-related violence during that period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others." The solicitation references additional eligibility instructions, but those details are not included in the provided excerpt.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.345.
What does CFDA 19.345 relate to?
CFDA 19.345 corresponds to U.S. Department of State programming in the democracy, human rights, and labor area.
What kinds of organizations is this competition likely aimed at?
In practical terms, it is aimed at organizations that can design and deliver credible, on-the-ground interventions that reduce triggers of electoral violence, strengthen peaceful dispute resolution, and help communities and institutions manage political tensions nonviolently throughout the election period.
Is the program strictly limited to one type of intervention?
No specific intervention model is stated in the excerpt. The description suggests flexibility, with funding potentially supporting a combination of activities related to peacebuilding, conflict mitigation, civic engagement, and human rights protection, depending on the applicant's proposed approach.
Does the excerpt provide details on required application components or submission steps?
No. The excerpt does not include application package requirements, formatting rules, submission methods, or detailed eligibility instructions.
Does DRL's role extend beyond providing funding?
Yes. Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government is expected to be actively involved in the direction and implementation of the project.
What problem is this opportunity designed to address?
It is designed to address election-related violence risks in Kenya, with an emphasis on prevention, de-escalation, and peaceful political participation during the 2022 election cycle.
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