Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007469
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "DRL FY2020: Countering Religious Intolerance in Indonesia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007469). The program is designed to support a single project that tackles religious intolerance by building practical, sustained connections between religious minority communities and a broader set of local civil society actors in Indonesia. Rather than focusing only on interfaith dialogue in the abstract, the opportunity emphasizes coalition-building and joint action among groups that may already organize around other identity or rights issues, including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and other minority statuses. The underlying idea is that barriers to religious freedom and related human rights problems are often interconnected with wider patterns of discrimination, and cross-community partnerships can make responses more resilient and locally credible.
At its core, the grant seeks proposals that strengthen networks and relationships so that religious minority groups are not isolated when facing discrimination or rights restrictions. Applicants are expected to propose activities that help these communities and allied civil society organizations coordinate, share strategies, and advocate more effectively to address obstacles to religious freedom and human rights. This can include creating platforms for collaboration, developing joint initiatives, and improving the capacity of local partners to respond to intolerance in ways that are informed by the experiences of multiple marginalized groups. The focus is on building linkages that endure beyond a one-off event, encouraging cooperation that can reduce social barriers, improve mutual understanding, and support collective problem-solving at the local level.
The award structure is straightforward: DRL anticipated making one grant, with a maximum (ceiling) amount of USD 1,000,000. The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2020, with an original application deadline of February 8, 2021. The funding instrument is a grant, and it falls under CFDA number 19.345, which covers a broad range of State Department assistance activities related to democracy, human rights, and labor objectives. While the eligibility category in the listing is noted as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement, the framing indicates an open competition for organizations capable of implementing rights-focused programming and partnering effectively with local Indonesian civil society.
In practical terms, a strong application under this opportunity would be expected to show a clear theory of change for how connecting religious minorities with other rights-based and identity-based civil society groups will reduce intolerance or mitigate its impacts. Competitive proposals would likely outline who the key local partners are, what specific barriers to religious freedom and human rights the project will address, how collaboration will be structured, and how progress will be measured. Because DRL programs typically prioritize tangible outcomes and sustainability, proposals would also be expected to describe how the relationships and coordination mechanisms formed through the project will continue after U.S. funding ends, and how the project will manage risks that can come with sensitive human rights work in challenging environments.Apply for SFOP0007469
- 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 FY2020: Countering Religious Intolerance in Indonesia" 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, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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 $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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DRL FY2020: Countering Religious Intolerance in Indonesia."
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007469.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program is designed to counter religious intolerance in Indonesia by building practical, sustained connections between religious minority communities and a broader set of local civil society actors.
Is this opportunity focused mainly on interfaith dialogue?
No. The opportunity specifically emphasizes moving beyond interfaith dialogue in the abstract and instead prioritizes coalition-building and joint action among communities and civil society groups.
What kind of approach does DRL want to see in proposed projects?
DRL is seeking proposals that strengthen networks and relationships so religious minority groups are not isolated when facing discrimination or rights restrictions. The emphasis is on durable collaboration, shared strategies, and coordinated advocacy involving multiple civil society actors.
Who are the intended beneficiaries or focal communities?
The focal communities are religious minority communities in Indonesia, with an emphasis on connecting them to other local civil society actors.
What types of civil society groups does the program encourage religious minority communities to connect with?
The program highlights partnership with local civil society groups that may organize around other identity or rights issues, including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and other minority statuses.
Why does the program emphasize cross-community coalitions?
The opportunity is based on the idea that barriers to religious freedom and related human rights problems are often interconnected with wider patterns of discrimination, and that cross-community partnerships can make responses more resilient and locally credible.
What kinds of activities are applicants expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose activities that help religious minority communities and allied civil society organizations coordinate, share strategies, and advocate more effectively. Examples described in the opportunity include creating platforms for collaboration, developing joint initiatives, and improving the capacity of local partners to respond to intolerance based on the experiences of multiple marginalized groups.
Does the opportunity prioritize one-time events or lasting structures?
It prioritizes linkages that endure beyond a one-off event and encourages cooperation mechanisms that can continue after the grant period ends.
How many awards does DRL expect to make under this opportunity?
DRL anticipated making one award for a single project.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount anticipated is USD 1,000,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345, covering State Department assistance activities related to democracy, human rights, and labor objectives.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2020.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 8, 2021.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity and is framed as an open competition for organizations capable of implementing rights-focused programming and partnering effectively with local Indonesian civil society.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing notes the eligibility category as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. Based on the information provided here, the opportunity is framed as open to organizations capable of implementing the described rights-focused programming and local partnerships in Indonesia.
What should a strong proposal include?
Based on the description, a strong proposal would be expected to present a clear theory of change explaining how connecting religious minorities with other rights-based and identity-based civil society groups will reduce intolerance or mitigate its impacts. It would likely specify key local partners, identify the barriers to religious freedom and human rights being addressed, explain how collaboration will be structured, and describe how progress will be measured.
What outcomes does DRL appear to prioritize?
DRL programming is described as typically prioritizing tangible outcomes and sustainability. In this opportunity, that translates into stronger networks, improved coordination, joint problem-solving, and ongoing collaboration that reduces isolation of religious minorities and improves local capacity to respond to intolerance.
Is sustainability after U.S. funding ends important?
Yes. The opportunity indicates proposals would be expected to explain how relationships and coordination mechanisms formed through the project will continue after U.S. funding ends.
Are risk management and the sensitivity of human rights work relevant to this grant?
Yes. The opportunity notes that proposals would be expected to address how the project will manage risks that can arise with sensitive human rights work in challenging environments.
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The project focus is Indonesia.
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