Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Department of State – Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) China 2013 Request for Statements of Interest; October 4, 2013

The Bureau of DRL announces a Request for Statements of Interest (SOIs) from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that support the bureau’s policy priorities of fostering democracy and human rights in China. DRL invites organizations to submit statements of interest outlining program concepts and organizational capacity to manage projects that will advance DRL policy priorities in the following areas: Rule of Law, Civil Society, Religious Freedom, Labor Rights, Public Participation, and Accountability and Free Expression. This solicitation does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals: DRL will invite select organizations that submit SOIs to expand their ideas in full proposals at a later date.

Amount of Award and Cost Sharing: The Bureau anticipates making awards in amounts of $400,000 - $1,500,000. SOIs that request less than the award floor or more than the award ceiling will be deemed technically ineligible. DRL encourages cost sharing.

Limited Submission: An organization may submit no more than two (2) SOIs of two (2) pages each.

See the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements:

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=18544

Internal Notification:  Due to the organizational limits for this funding opportunity, interested applicants must notify the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu or 257-2861) of intent to apply by Friday, October 4, 2013.

If cost sharing will be offered, include an estimated budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

Deadline: The Department of State deadline is November 1, 2013.