Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 076
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) at the U.S. Department of State is offering a discretionary grant through an open competition to support work in Tunisia focused on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV). The opportunity is designed to strengthen how both government actors and civil society organizations in Tunisia address GBV, with an emphasis on improving legal protections, making implementation of existing or emerging GBV laws more victim-sensitive, expanding public understanding of rights and GBV, and building stronger systems for reporting abuse and connecting survivors to services.
At its core, the grant aims to boost the overall capacity and effectiveness of Tunisian stakeholders working on GBV. DRL is looking for projects that do more than provide short-term assistance; the intent is to improve the environment in which GBV prevention and response happens. That includes supporting advocacy that leads to better legal protection for survivors and people at risk, and helping ensure that any GBV-related legislation is not only on the books but also applied in practice in ways that prioritize survivor safety, dignity, confidentiality, and access to justice. A major theme is bridging the gap between policy and real-world outcomes by promoting victim-centered procedures within institutions that interact with survivors.
The notice also highlights the importance of awareness-raising and education around rights and GBV. This suggests a strong interest in projects that help communities, potential survivors, and frontline actors better recognize GBV, understand available legal protections and services, and reduce barriers to seeking help. In addition, DRL specifically calls out the need for effective reporting and service-provision mechanisms, pointing to systems-level improvements such as clearer referral pathways, stronger coordination among service providers, and reporting channels that survivors can realistically and safely use.
Funding for this opportunity has an award ceiling of up to $750,000, and DRL anticipates making one award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program is listed under CFDA number 19.345. The opportunity was created on June 6, 2017, with an original application closing date of August 4, 2017.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education), and other entities as described in the additional eligibility information referenced in the notice. The funding opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 17 076, and it is administered by the Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
Overall, this NOFO is best understood as a targeted investment in Tunisia aimed at strengthening the legal, institutional, and community response to GBV. DRL is signaling that successful proposals should support practical improvements in protections and implementation, increase informed public engagement and rights awareness, and create or strengthen mechanisms that make reporting violence and accessing services safer, easier, and more effective for survivors.Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 076
- 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 "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Combatting Gender Based Violence in Tunisia" 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 Jun 06, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 04, 2017 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 $750,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered through an open competition by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). It supports work in Tunisia focused on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV).
What is the main goal of the grant?
The goal is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of Tunisian stakeholders (government actors and civil society organizations) working on GBV, with an emphasis on improving legal protections, implementation practices, public understanding of rights and GBV, and systems for reporting abuse and connecting survivors to services.
What country is the project focused on?
The opportunity is specifically focused on Tunisia.
What issues or themes does DRL want projects to address?
Based on the notice description, DRL is prioritizing projects that:
- Improve legal protections for survivors and people at risk of GBV.
- Make implementation of existing or emerging GBV laws more victim-sensitive in practice.
- Increase public awareness and understanding of rights and GBV.
- Strengthen systems for reporting abuse and connecting survivors to services (including referral pathways and coordination among providers).
What does "victim-centered" or "victim-sensitive" implementation mean in this opportunity?
The notice emphasizes that GBV-related legislation and procedures should be applied in ways that prioritize survivor safety, dignity, confidentiality, and access to justice, especially within institutions that interact directly with survivors.
Is DRL looking for short-term services or longer-term systems change?
The notice indicates DRL is looking for projects that do more than short-term assistance and instead improve the environment in which GBV prevention and response happens. This includes strengthening institutions, procedures, coordination, and the practical application of legal protections.
What types of activities are implied as a strong fit?
Examples suggested by the notice include advocacy to improve legal protection, work to bridge the gap between policy and real-world outcomes, awareness-raising and education on rights and GBV, and systems-level improvements such as stronger reporting channels, clearer referral pathways, and better coordination among service providers.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is up to $750,000.
How many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipates making one award.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA number 19.345.
Who is the administering agency?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DRLA DRLAQM 17 076.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 6, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 4, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice lists the following eligible applicants:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
- Other entities as described in the additional eligibility information referenced in the notice
Does the opportunity include both government and civil society stakeholders?
Yes. The grant is designed to strengthen how both government actors and civil society organizations in Tunisia address GBV.
What kinds of outcomes does DRL appear to value?
The description signals interest in practical improvements such as stronger legal protections, better day-to-day implementation of GBV laws and procedures, increased informed public engagement and rights awareness, and safer, easier, more effective mechanisms for reporting violence and accessing services.
What does the notice suggest about reporting and referral mechanisms?
The notice highlights the need for effective reporting and service-provision mechanisms and points to systems-level improvements like clearer referral pathways, stronger coordination among service providers, and reporting channels that survivors can realistically and safely use.
Is the opportunity framed as prevention, response, or both?
Both. The focus is on preventing and responding to GBV, including legal protections, institutional procedures, awareness-raising, and survivor connections to services.
What is the overall focus of the NOFO in plain terms?
It is a targeted investment in Tunisia to strengthen the legal, institutional, and community response to GBV by improving protections and implementation, expanding public understanding of rights and GBV, and strengthening mechanisms for reporting abuse and accessing services.
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